6 sigma survey

8/14/2019 6 Sigma Survey

1/12Copyright TreQna 2006

Survey on Six Sigma and Innovation

Survey Owner Rene

Survey Summary by Ajit Singh

TreQnaSurvey

Central



20.4%

26.5%

8.2%

4.1%

2.0%

2.0%

6.1%

2.0%

28.6%

Others

Manufacturing

Services

king/ Financial/ Insurance

Government/ Public Admin

Commerce/ Trading

Transportation

Telecom

Construction

36.

12.2%

12.2%

2.0%

6.1%

30.6%

Over 2000

500 to 1999

250 to 499

50 to 249

20 to 49

1 to 19

14.3%

18.4%

20.4%

18.4%

28.6%

None

Basic Training

Green Belt

Black Belt

Master Black Belt

24.5%

14.3%

44.9%

16.3%

Over 10 years

5 to 10 years

3 to 5 years

0 to 3 years

P lease note that this is only the summary of survey data results and no attempt has been made toconclude or to take out inference from the survey results. TreQna would not be liable for any inferencesand/ or conclusion or any decisions that are made based on such inferences/ conclusions by anyone.

Following four charts depict demography of people who responded to this survey through TreQna.Starting from next page are the results of other survey questions. Survey data dump has been attached toassist further analysis by interested parties.

Classificationby Industry

Classification bySize of the Company

Classification byLevel of Training

Classification byExperience with the

Current Company



1. Six Sigma foster the awareness , clear definitionnd regular up date of customer 's needs and wants?

2.0%

6.1%4.1%

0.0%

22.4%

34.7%

30.6%

Strongly Disagree

DisagreeSomew hat Disagree

Neither Disagree or Agree

Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q2. Six Sigma encourages us to constantly look for new ideas?

0.0%

6.1%2.0%

8.2%

8.2%

40.8%

34.7%

Strongly Disagree

DisagreeSomew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

3. Six Sigma foster the knowledge of key advancedchnologies, processes in our field and thepportunities and threats they pose to our ganisation?

2.0%

2.0%

10.2%

10.2%

18.4%

42.9%

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q4. Six Sigma makes the absorption of new ideaseasier?

2.0%

4.1%

4.1%

8.2%

32.7%

34.7

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q5. Six Sigma foster the development of externalinks with possible suppliers of technology and/or nformation?

0.0%

6.1%

6.1%

6.1%

30.6%

40.8%

10.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q6. Six Sigma foster internal and externalbenchmarking?

0.0%

2.0%

2.0%

8.2%

18.4%

38.8%

30.6%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

7. Six Sigma foster the adoption of best practices?

0.0%

2.0%

0.0%

6.1%

18.4%

40.8%

32.7%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q8. Six Sigma foster the knowledge of our marketand makes our organisation more externallyfocused?

2.0%

2.0%

8.2%

6.1%

20.4%

38.8%

22.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



9. Six Sigma foster the alignment of our innovationtivities with our corporate s trategy?

2.0%

2.0%

0.0%

6.1%

20.4%

53.1%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q10. Six Sigma foster the knowledge of our competition and of our competitive position?

2.0%

8.2%

4.1%

10.2%

18.4%

44

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

11. Six Sigma foster the alignment of our resourcesthe need of our marke t?

0.0%

10.2%

0.0%

12.2%

18.4%

44.9%

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q12. Six Sigma foster the knowledge of our technological competencies and how they link toeach other?

0.0%

4.1%

6.1%

10.2%

22.4%

40.8%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

13. Six Sigma improves our understanding of hownovation helps us to compete?

2.0%

2.0%

4.1%

6.1%

24.5%

42.9%

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q14. Six Sigma foster the involvement in theimprovement/innovation process of all internal andexternal groups and their different perspectives?

0.0%

2.0%

4.1%

10.2%

18.4%

46

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

15. Six Sigma foster the early involvement of keyustomers in our product service innovationrocess?

4.1%

6.1%

6.1%

4.1%

14.3%

44.9%

20.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q16. Six Sigma foster the mobilization and sharing of tacit knowledge?

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

12.2%

24.5%

42.9

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



17. Six Sigma foster R&D programme which arerategically directed?

4.1%

8.2%

4.1%

14.3%

14.3%

42.9%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q18. Six Sigma foster procuring knowledgesresources which contributes to realizing our strategicgoals?

2.0%

4.1%

0.0%

12.2%

16.3%

51.

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

19. Six Sigma creates the conditions for creativeoblem solving?

0.0%

0.0%

2.0%

0.0%

16.3%

44.9%

36.7%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q20. Six Sigma foster technology transfer betweeninternal sources or from external sources?

2.0%

4.1%

10.2%

12.2%

12.2%

4

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

21. Six Sigma foster the development of formal andformal knowledge netw ork?

0.0%

2.0%

2.0%

6.1%

24.5%

42.9%

22.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q22. Six Sigma foster the early involvement of our keysuppliers in our improvement/innovation process?

0.0%

2.0%

8.2%

16.3%

18.4%

4

10.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q23. Six Sigma foster learning before doing?

0.0%

2.0%

0.0%

4.1%

24.5%

51.0%

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q24. Six Sigma foster sharing a common vision of innovations projects?

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

10.2%

24.5%

49.0%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



Q25. Six Sigma facilitates the move from initialidea/concept to successful products?

0.0%

0.0%

2.0%

8.2%

20.4%

44.9%

24.5%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q26. Six Sigma foster early involvement andconcurrent working/ interplay between users,designers, makers, sellers?

2.0%

4.1%

4.1%

10.2%

28.6%

38.8%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

27. Six Sigma foster cross functional teamwork andoperation?

0.0%

0.0%

2.0%

8.2%

10.2%

49.0%

30.6%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q28. Six Sigma facilitates the selection of appropriateproject structure?

0.0%

2.0%

2.0%

0.0%

34.7%

4

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

29. Six Sigma facilitates the selection of the bestnovative propositions?

0.0%

4.1%

2.0%

8.2%

16.3%

53.1%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q30. Six Sigma foster the preparation of the marketto the introduction of new ideas/products/services,hence facilitates their market launch?

4.1%

4.1%

8.2%

16.3%

20.4%

38.8%

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q31. Six Sigma foster keeping projects to tightschedule?

4.1%

4.1%

12.2%

6.1%

22.4%

28.6%

22.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q32. Six Sigma foster capturing knowledge(lessonlearned, critical success factors)from projects andfeeding it into future practices?

0.0%

2.0%

2.0%

4.1%

22.4%

4

24.5%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



33. Six Sigma foster learning from the experience of hers within and outside our industry?

0.0%

6.1%

6.1%

14.3%

20.4%

36.7%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q34. Six Sigma has helped making training anddevelopment a priority in our company?

4.1%

4.1%

6.1%

8.2%

12.2%

4

20.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

35. Thanks to Six Sigma our improvements are wellcorded?

0.0%

0.0%

2.0%

6.1%

22.4%

40.8%

28.6%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q36. Sigma creates an environment and managementstructure that support true team w ork?

4.1%

6.1%

4.1%

4.1%

28.6%

30

22.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

37. Six Sigma foster the development of learning inr supply chain?

2.0%

10.2%

2.0%

12.2%

24.5%

36.7%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q38. Key individuals (inspirational/enthusiasticinnovators, projects champions, etc) are recognizedand supported?

2.0%

6.1%

0.0%

0.0%

28.6%

4

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

39. Communication is effec tive. It operates verticallyd horizontally and in two w ay mode?

2.0%

0.0%

4.1%

8.2%

32.7%

34.7%

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q40. Our reward and recognition system support theinnovation process?

4.1%

6.1%

4.1%

12.2%

24.5%

34

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



Q41. Our workforce (not only our specialists) isstrongly involved in innovation.

0.0%

12.2%

6.1%

8.2%

24.5%

38.8%

10.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q42. We have a supportive climate for new ideas?

0.0%

10.2%

4.1%

6.1%

24.5%

42.

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q43. We invest in team building?

0.0%

6.1%

4.1%

8.2%

32.7%

38.8%

10.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q44. Our Six Sigma training programme provides mewith the tools I need to contribute to innovation?

2.0%

0.0%

2.0%

10.2%

18.4%

4

20.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

45. Performance is clearly defined and measuredainst customer requirement?

2.0%

6.1%

2.0%

10.2%

20.4%

34.7%

24.5%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q46. There is a constant and honest communicationof successes and set backs throughout theorganisation?

2.0%

4.1%

4.1%

18.4%

24.5%

34

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

47. An externally supplied Six Sigma learning &ployment programme is dedicated to the educationd training of employee at all levels?

6.1%

8.2%

10.2%

12.2%

22.4%

26.5%

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q48. We have a self assessment programme in placeto measure and communicate our Six Sigmaprogress , take correc tive actions?

6.1%

18.4%

2.0%

6.1%

8.2%

4

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



49. Our top management support innovation andommit the necessary resources to supportrojects?

2.0%

12.2%

6.1%

2.0%

26.5%

34.7%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q50. There is a clear sense of stra tegic course for the future. It is well understood and consistentlycommunicated?

4.1%

6.1%

10.2%

10.2%

20.4%

3

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

51. We all feel encouraged by the accessibility andenness of our senior staff?

4.1%

8.2%

6.1%

16.3%22.4%

28.6%

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree

Neither Disagree or AgreeSomew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q52. Our leaders play the role of enablers, facilitatorsand resource providers?

6.1%

6.1%

8.2%

6.1%

26.5%

30

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

53. Management always attempt to be honest w itheir staff?

8.2%

4.1%

6.1%

8.2%

22.4%

38.8%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q54. Our management is proactive and question theway we do things here?

4.1%

8.2%

4.1%

14.3%

20.4%

2

20.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

55. Our management set up clear and ambitiousoals coherent with the company strategy?

8.2%

2.0%

6.1%

18.4%

12.2%

34.7%

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q56. Our top leaders are responsible andaccountable for Six Sigma results?

12.2%

6.1%

4.1%

10.2%

20.4%

3

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



57. DMAIC (problem solving and incrementalprovements/modifications) isnt our main focus: wee Six Sigma to design and redesign product andocesses as well.

10.2%

14.3%

4.1%

18.4%

18.4%

26.5%

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q58. We use the Design for Six Sigma(DFSS)method/tools to design customer orientedproducts and processes .

8.2%

14.3%

4.1%

10.2%

3

24.5%

6.1%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

59. We use the quality function deployment (QFD)ethod to identify customer need and wants andanslate them into critical to quality (CTQ) targetsroughout our design and production phase?

6.1%

16.3%

6.1%

10.2%

20.4%

34.7%

6.1%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q60. We use the statistical design of experiment(DOE) method to produce robust design?

8.2%

16.3%

4.1%

10.2%

20.4%

3

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

61. We use the failure mode and effects (FMEA)nalysis to identify/prevent the causes of poor erformance and reduce performance variations?

2.0%

8.2%

0.0%

6.1%

18.4%

36.7%

28.6%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q62. We use the TRIZ method/way of thinking toachieve excellence in design and innovation?

12.2%

16.3%

6.1%

20.4%

14.3%

2

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q63. Management constantly emphasize theimportance of continuously learning, sharingknowledge and best practices?

4.1%

2.0%

2.0%

4.1%

28.6%

36.7%

22.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q64. Six Sigma is promoted as a fun sharing activity?

16.3%

14.3%

12.2%

16.3%

10.2%

1

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree



65. Management has developed a strong rationaleto why the Six Sigma system is needed by thesiness? It is not just another fad that won t last.

4.1%

12.2%

6.1%

6.1%

18.4%

38.8%

14.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q66. Top managers a re powerful advocates andcontinuously pound the Six Sigma drum?

6.1%

6.1%

14.3%

8.2%

14.3%

34

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q67. Management is concerned w ith long termustainable financial results not just Six Sigmashort term saving?

4.1%

4.1%

14.3%

16.3%

14.3%

28.6%

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q68. Six Sigma is used as a management system totransform the organisation rather than purely as aquality improvement tool?

4.1%

6.1%

12.2%

8.2%

20.4%

30

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

69. Our management is determined to anticipated keep up with the pace of change in our industry ?

4.1%

2.0%

4.1%

12.2%

26.5%

34.7%

16.3%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q70. We use true cross-functional teams, with teammembers from various functions?

2.0%

6.1%

4.1%

6.1%

14.3%

42

24.5%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

71. Our structure enables innovation: it is flexible,pable of rapid response to environment changesd environment new needs?

8.2%

6.1%

14.3%

6.1%

24.5%

28.6%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q72. Our reward system foster collaboration?

12.2%

8.2%

6.1%

14.3%

22.4%

24.5%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree


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73. R&D encourages a high degree of involvementom all?

4.1%

6.1%

14.3%

22.4%

14.3%

28.6%

10.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q74. We have process in place for resolving conflicts.

2.0%

12.2%

6.1%

8.2%

30

32

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q75. Customers know the value we offer to themarket and look to us to develop new and novelideas?

4.1%

4.1%

0.0%

14.3%

24.5%

40.8%

12.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q76. We show pride for our record of innovations?

4.1%

2.0%

2.0%

8.2%

22.4%

42.

18.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q77. We are seen as a technology leader in our market?

4.1%

4.1%

2.0%

16.3%

26.5%

38.8%

8.2%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q78. We have a strong sense of the value we offer tothe market?

6.1%

4.1%

0.0%

4.1%

16.3%

49.0%

20.4%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Q79. We seek to produce the best quality?

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

0.0%

14.3%

44.9%

34.7%

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somew hat Disagree


Somew hat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

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