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sigma

1. the 18th letter in the Greek alphabet (Σ, σ or, when final, ς), a consonant, transliterated as S

2. Maths the symbol Σ, indicating summation of the numbers or quantities indicated

sigma

(σ) The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet, used in stellar nomenclature usually to designate the 18th-brightest star in a constellation or sometimes to indicate a star's position in a group.

sigma

[′sig·mə]

(invertebrate zoology)

A C-shaped spicule.

portico

1. A covered entrance whose roof is supported by a series of columns or piers, commonly placed at the front entrance to a building.

2. A stoa.

SIGMA

A scientific visual programming environment from NASA.

http://fi-www.arc.nasa.gov/fia/projects/sigma/.

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SIGMA has been providing assistance to Armenia on public procurement reform since 2008 and is currently supporting the

Finance Minister of Armenia receives Head of SIGMA (Support for Improvement in Governance and Management) delegation

Unlike traditional quality control methods that preceded the six sigma movement, six sigma places an increased emphasis on strong, passionate leadership and a clear focus on achieving measurable financial returns from the project.

Six Sigma, Meet Claims

Thus instead of traditional exhortations, such as "Do things right the first time" and "Quality is everybody's business", Six Sigma does not depend on slogans, tag-lines, sound-bites, etc., essentially public relations proclamations, but stresses hard techniques to rectify poor performance and aims at improvement, in a project-by-project manner by trained personnel.

Six sigma at a crossroads/Sesi sigma metodas kryzkeleje

4) Modeling critical-success-factors of Six Sigma using SEM.

Six Sigma in manufacturing sector in India

A patient identification process might need higher standards, for example, than a 6-sigma goal on blood glucose levels (where the existing sigma is about 3 if mostly due to instrumentation which cannot do better).

Six sigma

Many companies have defined the mastery of Six Sigma with the terminology of the belt system of martial arts and use Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts to undertake and lead projects.

How caterpillar uses 6 Sigma to execute strategy

Given its distinctive attributes, performance, and management team, Sigma offers us a unique opportunity to tap into the high-potential Egyptian and regional generic pharmaceutical markets.

Eastgate MENA Direct Equity L.P. invests US$40 million in Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries, SAE

Among them are Lean Sigma, Design for Six-sigma, Six-sigma for Marketing and the most common DMAIC--Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control, Hambleton (2007).

The revolution of six-sigma: an analysis of its theory and application

In addition to announcing the fp, Sigma also announced three new lenses and teased a Foveon version of the fp.

Sigma fp is the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera

As the name suggests this book is for the leaders who are in process of implementing the Six Sigma in their organization or thinking about implementing Six Sigma in the near future.

Lean Six Sigma for Leaders-A Practical Guide for Leaders to Transform the Way they Run their Organization by Martin Brenig-Jones and Jo Dowdall

[ClickPress, Mon Nov 12 2018] The International Lean Six Sigma Institute, popularly known as ILSSI, is a leading institute established for the fostering of communication and standardization between Lean Six Sigma.

International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI) to host 2019 Lean Six Sigma Conference in Newcastle

Sigma Club, University of lbadan, is set to play host to the presence of His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11 -The Emir of Kano.