Many companies have used the Six Sigma methodology to improve manufacturing processes, but in recent years, companies have started using Six Sigma to improve the finance function. This article provides an overview of Six Sigma, explains how two companies are using Six Sigma to streamline their respective finance departments, and offers tips for companies interested in adopting Six Sigma for their finance departments.
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Brewer et al. (2003) studied this question.