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David C. Crosby

Email the author at davecrosby@wildblue.net or visit www.qualitynews.com. David C. Crosby is founder and president of The Crosby Co. (Wedron, IL).
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Quality Remix: Six Problems I have with Six Sigma, Numbers 5 and 6

David C. Crosby
May 3, 2010
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I have big problems with the Six Sigma approach, and would not recommend it to anyone. Let me tell you the final two problems I have with Six Sigma in Part IV of this blog.
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Quality Remix: Six Problems I have with Six Sigma, Part III

David C. Crosby
February 15, 2010
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I have big problems with the Six Sigma approach, and would not recommend it to anyone. Let me tell you the 3rd and 4th problems I have with Six Sigma in Part III of this blog.
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Quality Remix: Six Problems I have with Six Sigma, Part II

David C. Crosby
January 12, 2010
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I have big problems with the Six Sigma approach, and would not recommend it to anyone. Let me tell you the second problem I have with Six Sigma in Part II of this blog.
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Quality Remix: Six Problems I have with Six Sigma, Part I

David C. Crosby
November 23, 2009
12 Comments
I have big problems with the Six Sigma approach, and would not recommend it to anyone. Let me tell you why. This blog will take place in six parts, where I will tell you the six problems I have with Six Sigma.
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Quality Management: Quality is Easy

David C. Crosby
January 28, 2006
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Thousands and thousands of manufacturers struggle every day trying to guard the back door of their organization to stop defective products and services from reaching the customer. For the most part, it is a thankless and impossible job. Many times there are toe-to-toe, nose-to-nose arguments and even an occasional fistfight.
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