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Sun Sets on Six Sigma at 3M R&D

After wrestling with Six Sigma principles for just about every company activity under former CEO James McNerney, 3M is largely abandoning it in research and development. Our features and podcasts below tell the story of that journey.

3M Shelves Six Sigma in R&D
After wrestling with Six Sigma principles for just about every company activity under former CEO James McNerney, 3M is largely abandoning it in research and development. This story looks at that journey. Full Story
2007-12-10 00:00:00
A Culture of Innovation at 3M
3M staff vice president of research Larry Wendling speaks with DN editor-in-chief John Dodge about 3M’s culture of innovation. Full Story
2007-11-13 09:39:00
TRIZ, DFSS, Brainstorming: Which Methodology is Best?
As brainstorming alternatives, the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) are in the spotlight as controversial methodologies for innovation. What do you think is the best way to come up with technological and commercial innovation? Full Story
2007-10-22 00:00:00
Reader Feedback on TRIZ
There’s as many opinions about applying strict methodologies to Rmp;D as there are researchers and engineers. Few do not have at least a fairly strong opinion about the subject. Read these reader responses to DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge's column on TRIZ (pronounced treez), and then make some of your own. Full Story
2007-11-13 09:13:00
787 Wheels Up (and Down)

As a sign that the first flight just may be on track for the fourth quarter, Boeing is now testing the landing wheel assembly of the 787 (see photo). Full Story
2008-08-12 09:33:45

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