The Application of Six Sigma to Integration of Computer Based Systems

This paper introduces a process for the module level integration of computer based systems. It is based on the Six Sigma Process Improvement Model, where the goal of the process is to improve the overall quality of the system under development. We also present a conceptual framework that shows how this process can be implemented as an integration solution. Finally, we provide a partial implementation of key components in the conceptual framework.

• Zenon Chaczko
• Essam Rahali
• Rizwan Tariq

• Software Quality
• Six Sigma
• System Integration
• 3SI Process
• 3SI Conceptual Framework.

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