Abstract
Efficiency in manufacturing is critical in raising the
value of exports so as to gainfully trade on the regional and
international markets. There seems to be increasing popularity of
continuous improvement strategies availed to manufacturing
entities, but this research study established that there has not been a
similar popularity accorded to the Six Sigma methodology. Thus
this work was conducted to investigate the applicability,
effectiveness, usefulness, application and suitability of the Six
Sigma methodology as a competitiveness option for discrete
manufacturing entity. Development of Six-sigma center in the
country with continuous improvement information would go a long
way in benefiting the entire industry.