what is dpu in six sigma?
Defects per unit (DPU) – the average number of defects per unit of product. For example when 26 defects (flaws) are found on 10 units of product, the DPU is 26/10 or 2.6 defects per unit. ... To calculate DPMO, you need to know the total number of defect opportunities. For example, a form contains 15 fields of information.