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History of 6σ?

Motorola is credited with being the first organization to

develop and implement the Six Sigma methodology. In the

1980s, Motorola was facing intense competition from

Japanese electronics manufacturers, who had gained a

reputation for producing high-quality products. In response,

Motorola turned to Six Sigma as a way to improve its quality

and competitiveness.

• Dr. Mikel Harry is widely regarded as the "father" of Six

Sigma. Dr. Harry was a mathematician and engineer who

worked at Motorola in the 1980s, where he played a key role

in developing and implementing the Six Sigma methodology.