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Improving Quality in Engineering Institute: Six-Sigma demystified

Rajender Kumar Asst. Prof., MRIU

Aim of the Paper

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relevance of the concept of Six-Sigma and to examine the challenges of implementing this methodology in academia and proposes a framework that serves as a guide for implementing sixsigma in academic institutions. This paper tries to offer insight by answering two general questions: First, what is six-sigma? Second, if six-sigma affects industry and academia, then what are some of the implications? The basic premise and analysis in this study should foster an examination of the fit of six-sigma in industry and academia. It may promote a re-examination of current curriculum and accrediting principles.

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Six-Sigma - a concept & beyond

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Six Sigma changes the way of institutional thinking by teaching fact-based decision making at all levels. It is technique to eliminate waste and improve performance. It is a statistical method for analysis to reduce deficiencies in the teaching processes to almost zero. With the help of six sigma techniques, once the base is setup through statistical information by sampling and other method, an institute can get more success in minimum time.

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The 6 strategies offer a road map to the institute for enhancing the quality of education, the quality of students and the name of the institution. Keywords: Six-Sigma, Engineering Institute, Total Quality Management, Error & Continual Improvement.

DMAIC Approach

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Bring the six sigma into action

Monitoring: Cultivate a network of local Six Sigma individuals at the institutional level. Teaching: Provide formal training of latest teaching methodology, new strategies and tools to the faculty members. Coaching: Motivate students to achieve their aspirations for successful follow up of their life goals. Transferring: Pass on new strategies and tools in the form of training, workshops, case studies, local symposia, etc. to the student community.

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Discovering: Application opportunities for Six Sigma strategies and tools, both internal and external (e.g., teachers and students) Identifying: Business opportunities through partnerships with other professional organizations Influencing: the organization on the use of Six Sigma strategies and tools for overall improvement in terms of quality education to the students.

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successful six sigma program in institute

Management

commitment and involvement

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Understanding
Linking Linking

of 6 tools & tech.

6 to business strategy 6 to the students

Linking
Keep

6 to human resources/faculties & staff

infrastructure

reviews and tracks skills

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Organizational Management Cultural Training

changes

6 Steps with key process detail in Engendering Institute

STEPS

KEY PROCESSES Define the requirements and expectation of students Define the boundaries Define the process by mapping the flow Define performance standards Validate measurement system

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Define

the process to satisfy the students need Develop a data collection plant Measure Collect and compare data to determine the issues and shortfalls Establish process capabilities Evaluate current performance
Understand

Measure

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Analyse

what, when, where and why of defects/variations Analyze the causes of defects and source of variation Determine the variation in the process Prioritize opportunities for future improvements Establish cause-and- effect relationship

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Brainstorm

Improve

and generate ideas Select the best alternate Improve the process to eliminate variations Develop creative alternatives and implement enhanced plan Validate the solutions
Control

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Control

process variations to meet students requirements Maintain improvements by revalidating measurements Develop a strategy to monitor and control the improved process Finally, implement the improvements in systems and the whole structures of the institute

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Conclusion

Successful implementation and growing organizational interest in 6 methodologies have been exploding in the last few years. It is rapidly becoming a major driving force for many self-driven organizations. Further, understanding the key factors, obstacles and shortcoming of 6 provide opportunities for better implementation of 6 techniques.

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statistical aspects of 6 must compliment institute perspectives and challenges to the organization to implement 6 techniques successfully.
The Effective

six sigma principle practices are more likely to succeed by refining the organizational cultural continuously.

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Recommendations
Critical System Infrastructure Key Critical Factors

Faculty

Management

Facility for channelising youth energy, Campus building, Laboratories and equipments, Library, Computer, internet & Hostel facility etc. Experience, Level of knowledge, teaching style including exposure to industry. Amount of investment, Provision of financial help to students of weaker sections, Accreditation of college
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Pattern of question papers, Predefined syllabus, Adequate time between sessionals, Transparency

Examination Pattern

Administration

Effectiveness, Placement cell with qualified TPO, Emphasis on industrial training, Feedback from alumni.
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