Total number of opportunities for a defect

Definition

A Six Sigma opportunity is the total quantity of chances for a defect. An opportunity for a defect is any area within a product, process, service, or other system where a defect could be produced or where you fail to achieve the ideal product in the eyes of the customer. In a product, the areas where defects could be produced are the parts or connection of parts within the product. In a process, the areas are the value added process steps. If the process step is not value added, such as an inspe

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idea, six sigma, failure

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Category: Six Sigma · Added: May 17, 2026