In today's dynamic market, constantly improving quality is a key response to the problems of business in which Six Sigma system has a substantial role. In order to use the advantages offered by this system, this paper analyzes the manufacturing process and considers the possibilities of using DMAIC methodology to the textile cutting process. The points of discussion in this paper are the possibilities of selecting and implementing Six Sigma projects as well as algorithms of continuous improvement after implementation of the projects. Taking into account all characteristics of the production process, a systematic continuous improvement process solution is designed as a first step in implementing Six Sigma quality system. From the standpoint of feasibility and cost-effectiveness, the selected model is applicable for small and medium-sized organizations, and is considered as a solution that will provide positive results.

The aim of this paper is to test Six Sigma concept developed to optimize the manufacturing process for a company with about 200 employees. This test includes process monitoring, using statistical process control charts, and analyzing collected data for two different periods, before and after DMAIC methodology application. Dominant defect and its causes had been identified and it was found out that the process was not under control. Implementing improvement measures, dominant defect was eliminated but this didn’t enable to put the process under control. As a conclusion, the test indicated that the model is effective but it takes more iterations to achieve the desired state.

— Advanced technologies such as Big Data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, and additive manufacturing are enablers of the industry 4.0 revolution and signify intense transformations in socio-economic systems. This work investigates the enabling nature of certain technologies in the emergence and development of different quality paradigms. Each enabling technology is related to a certain industrial revolution; consequently, a certain quality paradigm has been developed. Where is quality management now, in which direction its development is going, and what can be expected in the future is discussed in this paper. The research focuses on the most important factors discussed in the literature that influenced quality development throughout history. Results are presented in written and graphical form and include newly established theories based on recent innovations. Since this is a cumulative overview of different quality methods, it only briefly discusses the most important theories. It was observed that with Industry 4.0 enabling technologies, we are currently experiencing a transformation in this discipline, reaching a higher level in the competition for market positioning. Particularly, meeting explicit customer needs is upgraded with latent customer needs - linked to the customer's emotional responses (delight) to products/services. This paper contributes to a new field of research that is becoming increasingly popular.