As a subject matter expert in quality management and statistical analysis, I can explain the concept of DPMO within the framework of Six Sigma.
Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. The term "Six Sigma" refers to the goal of minimizing process defects to just 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO). This goal is derived from the statistical measure of
process sigma levels, which is a measure of how capable a process is of producing output within specification limits.
DPMO stands for
Defects Per Million Opportunities. It is a measure used to quantify the number of expected defects in a process when it is performing at
Six Sigma level. To calculate DPMO, you would use the formula:
\[ DPMO = \frac{{Number of Defects}}{{Total Opportunities}} \times 1,000,000 \]
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