The Six Sigma Handbook: The Complete Guide for Greenbelts, Blackbelts, and Managers at All Levels, Revised and Expanded Edition (ISBN 0071410155) Book Reviews 1-31 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

It's The Definitive Textbook On The Topic

In a nutshell - it is 800 pages of essential material on the topic. Yes, it is HUGE! It's as big as a Gutenburg Bible. But it is the most complete collection of reference material you will ever find. It is actually the required textbook for many of the better Black Belt Certifying courses. That being said it should be paired up and sold as a discounted package deal along with Gygi's "Six Sigma For Dummies". Before begining a Black Belt course you should read "Six Sigma For Dummies" from cover to cover prior to taking the course (300 pages). Then keep the Six Sigma Handbook close by as reference material. You will most assuredly keep both books on your shelf forever and use them frequently.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-08 03:50:54 EST)

07-07-08

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Familiarity

The Six Sigma Handbook is very thou rough however, if you're not familiar with statistics I recommend a more basic statistics book to accompany this subject.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-27 04:16:06 EST)

06-02-08

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One of the Best Books on Six Sigma

This is one of the classics.If you are in to Six Sigma,buy this and keep it in your library. The explanations are simple and very comprehensive.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-08 03:44:22 EST)

05-11-08

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Six Sigma Handbook

This is an excellent book for all levels of experience in quality management programs. A very concise, structured and detailed explanation of Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma as well as Lean processes.
The Handbook helped me integrate my 15 years of SPC, TQM, and ISO into the Six Sigma "framework".
I would recommend this book be read by all managers of any organization. I learned important information in every chapter, although I had been exposed to most concepts for many years.
Highly recommended!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-03 10:26:56 EST)

04-19-08

1\1

"Six Sigma: The Complete Guide..." Well worth the money!

As a former practitioner of Total Quality Management, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Just In Time, Total Productive Maintenance, etc. and, now, Six Sigma, I highly recommend the "Six Sigma: The Complete Guide..." to both newbie's wanting a broad and deep explanation of Six Sigma as well as seasoned Belts wanting to brush up on its principles. I keep it continually at my finger tips to review and refresh my knowledge of the subject.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-20 10:10:20 EST)

04-07-08

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"Too much conversation..."

Negative Points: Define, Improve and Control phase. For a "handbook" it should provide a lot more examples and details.

Positive Points: It gives a good idea of dashboards and projects prioritization.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-20 09:53:50 EST)

03-31-08

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Excellent Six Sigma Book

I am taking an online Six Sigma class from Aveta and this is the required
reading. I have asked a few of my fellow Six Sigma experts to review the
book and they said this is a good book for an introduction to Six Sigma.
The book is quite large so you will need strong arms :-), but all in all
a great book and easy reading.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-08 10:08:46 EST)

09-26-07

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Everything you need to know about the subject!

This one book has it all! The author hasn't left any segment of Six Sigma uncovered. The index is detailed, making it easy to find a particular thing in the book. The language is easy to follow.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-01 10:33:42 EST)

09-07-07

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Wow Book

This book is worth the price. A good guide indeed, covering theoretical perspective and making practical sense as well. A must for those new and enthusiastic readers of Six-Sigma.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-27 10:32:07 EST)

09-01-07

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My Six Sigma Handbook Review

The Six Sigma Handbook was a required reading as part of the Black Belt Certification I am taking. I have read the entire handbook. I found some chapters easier to read than others. There are other books, on Six Sigma, that may easier for the novice to read. This book is a great desk-top reference for anyone who is in the manufacturing line of business because most of the examples are focused in that direction. The book does contain some transactional examples from service companies that are helpful.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-07 10:46:08 EST)

07-17-07

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Review

The book is very good on stats and very comprehensive. However for a book this size, would like to have seen a bit more on problem solving tools

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-01 10:46:11 EST)

05-14-07

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Book used as part of a Black Belt Program

I am reading the book as part of a SixSigma Black Belt program, currently at page 327. Reading as I am for comprehension, I find that there is a information in just about every line of the book. Pyzdek demonstrates his experience in the field of improvement, as all dimensions are thoroughly addressed. As an experienced engineering manager, I do not see too many stones unturned.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-17 10:29:10 EST)

04-06-07

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Six Sigma at its best!

The book is written in very clear terms, following the developments in technology and six sigma theory.
All the latest issues of six sigma are covered and explained in detail.
Generally, six sigma at its best!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 08:32:53 EST)

01-06-07

2\3

Pyzdek Six Sigma Handbook

This is a good source and reference for the six sigma system/process. It is organized in a logical and concise order.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 08:32:53 EST)

12-13-06

12\14

THE Six Sigma reference

I am a black belt and without this book, none of the reams and gigs of training materials would be of any use to me.

If you do or want to do six sigma...get this.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 08:32:53 EST)

11-10-06

4\18

Great reading

This book is an exceptionally interesting read for that rainy night beside the fire. It kept my interest from page one to the end, wherever that is.
All the while my faithful Labrador Retriever never left my side, or the fireside for that matter. That could have had something to do with the ham sandwich, but I digress.

You can't go wrong with a title like this and I believe you will be delighted with your purchase!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 03:26:56 EST)

11-10-06

6\7

The Six Sigma Handbook: The Complete Guide for Green Belts, Blackbelts, and managers at all levels

This book is the "Bible" of Six Sigma and an absolute must for anyone involved in the business of Six Sigma.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 08:32:53 EST)

11-09-06

3\15

Great reading

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-03-23 04:07:58 EST)

09-17-06

2\5

helped me to get my green belt

if you are taking your green belt then buy this book

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-03-23 04:07:58 EST)

07-11-06

6\7

a six sigma implementation caravan

This book is a complete reference of implementing six sigma. It does not focus that much on preparation or building infrastructure of six sigma, however, it is good to have it while implementing six sigma.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-03-23 04:07:58 EST)

07-04-06

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Great Six Sigma Book

This is my first Six Sigma book, but from my other research, this covers about every subject you would expect for this subject matter.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-11 07:57:15 EST)

12-07-05

10\10

Six Sigma

Thomas Pyzdek explains the most complex aspects of six sigma in simple understandable terminology. The systematic quantification of various stages of process management makes six sigma an excellent resource for an accountable organization. In this book, you can see clearly how to implement the six sigma prolem solving process. While six sigma is beneficial for product and process management, it doesn't impact the underlying thinking within the organization. To optimize the underlying suboptimal thinking and maximize the impact of six sigma, I strongly recommend the Optimal Thinking book and training program.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-02 08:47:15 EST)

09-30-05

7\11

The 6 Sigma Bible

NOT a study guide for certification, but the absolute authority on why, how and when to implement six sigma methodologies into your organization. Before you even begin to debate whether six sigma is right for your organization or not, buy this book, expense it, and give it to your CEO for the holidays.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

09-21-05

6\7

The Six Sigma Handbook

This book is full of excellent information for the novice and/or the expert. Also included are Minitab applications which I found to be extremely helpful. This is not easy reading but for any student or advocate of the Six Sigma initiative, it is worth the money. I find it a useful tool for learning, research, or reference. With the proper useage, this book can help make the novice an expert. Well done!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

08-27-05

6\9

Six Sigma Critique

This book is an excellent resource, however it is not an easy read. If you are unfamiliar with the Six Sigma language it takes awhile to sift through the information. There is a lot o information provided that will serve as a longterm resource.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

08-23-05

7\17

This is not a Six Sigma Handbook

I bought this book because it's a Six Sigma Handbook, but unfortunately it is not, is a book of SPC, it has a lot about control charts, run charts, etc. about hypothesis testing just a little!, anyway. I have to select better my books.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

05-25-05

12\15

The Best Six Sigma Book from alpha to z-tests

This book is a must have for anyone applying six sigma to real world problems. Not only do I use it on a nearly daily basis, I'm finding that my engineers are embracing the terminology and concepts so clearly conveyed in this text. We're spending 20-minutes at each staff meeting to review topics from basic statistics to advanced application of teaming concepts to get results. Instead of the usual soft stuff application examples that seem to illustrate that the author thinks everyone's making clothes pins, Pyzdek's book shows that he's really lived this stuff. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about applying six sigma for results.

Joe Maciulla
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Systems
Raytheon Missile Systems

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

05-03-05

6\6

Great Book

Tom Pyzdek has a gift for explaining complex topics in simple terms. While the Six Sigma Handbook is a complete and accurate discussion of the material, unlike many books on this topic, this one is clear and easy to understand. Tom has actually used these techniques and his examples and explanations are easy to follow. Many books on this subject deal with theory or math. Tom tells you what to do to solve problems. The Six Sigma Handbook is a must-read for Engineers and Managers.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

01-01-05

5\6

A lot of good information

I am using this book as part of a six sigma course and it contains a lot of good information. On the downside I have seen some typos and some of the stat explanations were not as thorough as I would have liked. It I did not see binomial distribution table in it - I had to create my own. Aside from that it covers the topics well.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

05-05-04

16\17

Not Just Another Statistics Tome

I have been doing Six Sigma projects for GE worldwide for over six years. I was very pleased to find a book that doesn't pontificate about the benefits of Six Sigma without telling the practitioner what to do on a Monday morning. The organization of the tools using the DMAIC framework is especially useful for the beginning BB who is trying to make sense of the weeks of training while they are executing their projects.

Some sections, such as the TVM and Risk and Reliability analysis, are missing from the usual BB training and are welcome additions for extending the traditional Six Sigma methodology to `Lean' type projects.

Screen shots of Minitab and Excel make it a useful resource for refreshing techniques learned long ago.

The application of reliability analysis to call center abandonment rates is an interesting application of known techniques to a new area.

"The Six Sigma Handbook" is one of only a few reference books on Six Sigma that I have at my desk.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 12:35:20 EST)

06-09-03

14\15

Complete and Helpful