TQM vs. Six Sigma

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Key differences between traditional Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma


TQM Six Sigma
Typically grass roots driven
Top down implementation
Incremental improvement, ie 10-15%.
Breakthrough improvement, 50-100%
Focus is ongoing
Focus is short-term projects
Goal is "more with more" (ie inspection)
Goal is "more with less"
Consensus driven
 Data driven; statistical analysis