In 2008 I wrote an editorial 'Does Six-Sigma Stifle Innovation?' in response to an article that had appeared in Business Week I have thought more about this but in a broader context than just six sigma.In the early 1970s about one in four US workers were in manufacturing; today its about one in ten. Only about 30% of US GDP derives from manufacturing. The numbers in Europe are approximately comparable. I dont think that this should be a huge concern. In the early 1800s about 70% of the US workforce was involved in agriculture, compared to less than 5% today. Yet the agriculture productivity of the US is unsurpassed.
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