INTEGRATION OF ISO 9001 AND SIX SIGMA IN TERMS OF CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Purpose: ISO 9001 is an international standard prepared for quality management systems in various industries. Six Sigma is a widely used methodology for improving processes. However, when looking at the ISO 9001 standard and the Six Sigma methodology, they have general requirements. This article deals with the possible application of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma, which are used for different purposes at the enterprise. Design: Different literature on the subject has been studied and compared to ISO 9001 and Six Sigma and their integration is analyzed. Finding: With the integration of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma, it is possible to reduce the inconsistency at the enterprise and to ensure sustainable quality improvement by improving the quality of the product. This article provides the theoretical basis for the integration of Six Sigma and ISO 9001. Research limitations / implications: The article presents the integration model of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma. However, these models can be expanded by incorporating normativ references and other standards. Practical conclusions: The aim of this study is to examine the advantages and benefits of Six Sigma integration with ISO quality management system. Originality / value: The paper structure is based on the analysis of various ideas related to the application of ISO 9001 Integration with Six Sigma in Literature. In addition, this theme provides a useful framework for the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of QMS in parallel with the Six Sigma program.