Abstract
Six Sigma is a well-structured and proven methodology for improving organizational performance. It helps achieving the goals of the organization through the use of project-driven approach. The implementation of Six sigma approach depends on proper identification and selection of projects, moreover, the selection of right Six sigma projects is one of the critical success factors of six sigma efforts. The paper provides the sources for the identification of potential projects, top down and bottom up approaches, the process of selection of projects, guidelines that assist the selection of appropriate projects, selection criteria which must be precisely chosen in accordance with the objectives, needs and capabilities of the organization as well as sophisticated techniques and tools recommended in the literature for the selection of projects.
Highlights
Performance improvement is an integral part of business strategy of numerous companies in production and service sector
The central part of the paper comprises sections dedicated to potential projects identification and Six Sigma projects selection, while the paper ends with a conclusion
According to bottom-up method the ideas for Six Sigma projects are developed within the operational level of organization and the employees are directly involved into project initiatives (Schroeder, et al, 2008)
Summary
Flifel,[1] Nebojša Zakić,[2] Aleksandra Tornjanski3 1Business and Law Faculty, “Union - Nikola Tesla University“, Belgrade, Serbia 2Faculty of Entrepreneurial Business, “Union – Nikola Tesla University“, Belgrade, Serbia
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