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Six Sigma and Enterprise Risk Management

Michael Young

Much has been written about the increasing uncertainty enterprises face due to globalization, restructuring, changing markets and increased competition. An increased call for transparency is causing organizations to focus on the benefits of enterprise risk management (ERM). Leading companies are using the methods and tools of Six Sigma to improve existing processes so they can…

Six Sigma Tools and the Eight Keys to Risk Management

Michael Young

Enterprise risk management (ERM), a framework for managing risk across an organization, improves an organization’s ability to accept the right amount of risk to capture strategic opportunities. ERM is made up of eight components, each of which can be supported by the tools and methods of Six Sigma. 1. Internal Environment The business vision, coupled…