Information About Six Sigma

Six Sigma and Dow

Dow is committed to optimizing our customers' operational efficiency in order to ensure their long-term success. As such, in late 1998, Dow adopted the Six Sigma management philosophy to further the company's productivity and growth efforts.

The Six Sigma philosophy means achieving product and service excellence. It uses statistical tools as measurement in the creation of a culture based on perfection.

Our goals:

• Customers will be rewarded by higher productivity and quality of our products and services.
• Employees will be rewarded through more satisfying work, a greater sense of value to the company, and more rewarding and competitive personal and professional growth.
• Shareholders will be rewarded by increased shareholder value.
• Society will be rewarded as Dow applies its Six Sigma mindset and technology to environmental, health, and safety issues.