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Motorola introduces the concept of Six Sigma as a structured approach to improving quality
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The book "Six Sigma: The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World's Top Corporations" by Mikel Harry and Richard Schroeder is published, significantly contributing to the global dissemination of the methodology
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Six Sigma gains further popularity with General Electric's successful implementation under the leadership of Jack Welch, who adopts it as a central management strategy.
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ISO 13053 standardizes guidelines for implementing Six Sigma.
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The International Six Sigma Academy is established to promote the methodology and offer certifications.
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Lean Six Sigma emerges, combining Six Sigma principles with Lean principles focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
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The latest version of ISO 13053 is released, incorporating updated Six Sigma practices.