Six Sigma: A Global Affair Research Report

41% of respondents whose company’s Six Sigma deployment is in one country--Six Sigma is being practiced all across the globe. With more than 190 countries in the world and even more cultures, the likelihood that deployments would enjoy a local flavor is high. This study looks at aspects of a deployment from a geographical perspective. While there are some differences among regions and from country to country, there are actually many similarities in Six Sigma deployments – from the language in which the methodology is taught to the most common rewards for a job well done. Total survey respondents: 1,092 Key findings: 41 percent of respondents said their company's Six Sigma deployment is in one country 22 percent of respondents said their company's Six Sigma deployment spans more than 15 countries 83 percent of respondents (excluding those in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom) said their received Six Sigma instruction in English 17 percent of respondents (excluding