Originally Posted by
mattm
Btw, anyone know much about Six Sigma?
From what I gather it was developed to improve manufacturing processes via "controls" and measurement and all that.
What I really wonder though, is how applicable is it to software? Is there a "software version" of it, or does it apply universally?
Thoughts appreciated.
We're six sigma. Parent company manufactures stuff, so all subsidiaries are six sigma too. I haven't seen much in the way of actually helping to get software out the door, but it has helped us maintain CMMI level 5, which is required by our customers. There are parts of CMMI 5 that are really helpful with software, but there's a lot of overhead, and most of our tracking is through the ultimate crapfest of horrible software: Rational Rose.
Excuse me. I need to go puke now and cut off my fingers for typing that company's name.
Oh, and six sigma is also good at taking up office space and ensuring you know which people will not be affected by a RIF.
