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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.
