Which Company Is Known for Coining the Term "Six-Sigma

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which company is known for coining the term "six-sigma?"

• A) Ford Motor Company
• B) Proctor and Gamble
• C) IBM
• D) Motorola Corporation
• E) Hewlett-Packard

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