Tools
Concepts
What does the term "Six Sigma" stand for
Black Belt Selection & Training
Applications
Does Six Sigma Work in Smaller Companies?
Six Sigma in Information Systems
Six Sigma in Staffing and Employee Relation
Six Sigma application to software projects
Importance of SPC to Six Sigma Projects
Integrating Six Sigma and Related Initiatives
Six Sigma vs. ISO 9001 and Baldrige
Difference between TQM & Six Sigma
Yield
Yield in Six Sigma is a classic process performance estimate. Calculate yield by using the equation below.
Yield = Output / Input
= 100% - [Scrap Rate]
EX: 20 parts with critical errors in random sample of 400 parts
Scrap Rate = 20/ 400 * 100% = 5%
Yield = 95 %
A preferred metric is the throughput yield
See also:
Learn more about the Lean Six Sigma principles and tools for process excellence in Six Sigma Demystified (2011, McGraw-Hill) by Paul Keller, in his online Lean Six Sigma DMAIC short course ($249), or his online Green Belt certification course ($499).
