A new paradigm of Six Sigma: Knowledge-based Digital Six Sigma

Abstract

A new paradigm of Six Sigma is emerging. A new term – data technology (DT) – is defined, and its roles in modern technology and Six Sigma are explained. The importance of knowledge management (KM) is stressed. A new paradigm of Six Sigma called Knowledge-based Digital Six Sigma (KDSS), which is based on DT and KM, is proposed, and its characteristics and the way of implementation are elaborated.

Keywords:

• data technology
• knowledge management
• knowledge-based digital
• Six Sigma
• DMAIC cycle
• DMAMP cycle