The Convergence of Six Sigma and Process Management

Process Management and Six Sigma methodologies have been in existence for more than 15 years. Both approaches to business performance improvement have assisted and continue to help businesses improve their performance. Both Gartner and AMR have taken a bullish position on the adoption of Process Management. Currently, 25% of US based companies with annual revenue greater than $200 million have adopted Six Sigma, this number is expected to grow to 80% by the 2010. For reasons based on technology, increased familiarization, and the increased need for robust approaches to business improvement, these two complimentary methodologies are now being used interactively to create a more powerful business improvement tool set.