Lean Education

Kids are provided exposure to lean methods as they explore career options. ...

... "The new language is part of a Japanese-inspired, lean manufacturing philosophy that helps companies produce products with the least amount of labor, equipment, materials and power ... " ...

Via Sauk Valley: Education

Lean Career Perspective

Engineer shares perspective on career, education, and industry. ...

... "Today products can be produced at far lower costs, thanks to engineering tools like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, both concepts are applied to identify and eliminate waste in a manufacturing process. " ...

Via The Morning Sun: 10 questions

VP SixSigma Quality Process

Metaldyne makes leadership appointment. Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for transportation related powertrain and chassis applications. ...

... "Dickerson will lead Metaldyne's quality initiatives and the company's focus on Six Sigma, including implementing process improvements in key operational areas. In this role he will also work closely with his counterparts at Metaldyne's parent company, Asahi Tec Co., Ltd., to support synergies in the areas of safety, MOS, quality, launch, product lifecycle management, material procurement and logistics. Metaldyne recently was acquired by the Shizuoka, Japan-based chassis and powertrain component supplier, which does business in the passenger car/light truck and medium/heavy truck segments." ...

Via Metaldyne: Metaldyne Appoints Steve Dickerson Vice President, Quality, Six Sigma and Process ...

Executive Career Path: Six Sigma Manufacturing Manager

Ingersoll-Rand executive appointed. Has diverse career path that includes supply chain, information technology, and Six Sigma process improvement. ...

... "Gauld began his career in manufacturing with General Electric, where he moved though a variety of operations functions and applied his background in operations management to the development of more effective processes and systems. This focus led him to the role of manufacturing systems manager, in which he was responsible for driving Six Sigma initiatives and for implementing standardized systems across the business. He subsequently was promoted to chief information officer for GE's Electrical Distribution and Controls business. " ...

Via Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand Appoints William B. Gauld Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services ...

Six Sigma Entitlement Baseline ...

Navy establishes performance baseline and identifies its entitlement opportunity. Admiral John Nathman shares his insights on the organization's behavior and culture change. ...

... "We're doing things like entitlement baselines, Six Sigma, Lean. Very broad things. The Navy has changed its behavior. " ...

Six Sigma Entitlement Baseline: Via DefenseNews: Interview: Adm. John Nathman ...

Navy leader has a distinguished career ...

Admiral John B. Nathman's Biography: "Since his selection to Flag rank in 1994, Admiral Nathman has served on the NATO staff of Commander, Allied Forces Southern Europe (AF SOUTH), and as Director of Logistics for Commander, NATO Implementation Force (IFOR) during its first out-of-area deployment to Bosnia. In 1996, he commanded Carrier Group Seven, NIMITZ Carrier Strike Group and Battle Force FIFTY in the Persian Gulf. Admiral Nathman subsequently served as Director, Air Warfare, on the Chief of Naval Operations staff in Washington, D.C. ... Admiral Nathman served most recently as the 33rd Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 2004 to February 2005. He assumed command of U.S. Fleet Forces Command on February 18, 2005. "

Lean Accounting Career Path ...

... "Caestecker is trained in the fundamentals of continuous quality improvement and lean manufacturing. His career began in the banking industry working for Security Pacific and First Interstate Bank. " ...

Lean Accounting Career Path: Local firm announces promotion ...

Lean Accounting: Finance Manager Position ...

... "Rapidly growing manufacturing organisation, seeks an accomplished, commercially proven and astute individual, based in the North West. To be successful in this role, you will be confident working in Unionised environments and be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deliver results.rapidly growing Manufacturing organisation, seeks an accomplished, commercially proven and astute individual, based in the North West. To be successful in this role, you will be confident working in Unionised environments and be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deliver results. You will be and qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with no required PQE and from a lean manufacturing background. With a stable career history, you will be passionate about continuous improvement and performance. " ...

Lean Accounting: Finance Manager Position: Via Jobs.telegraph.co.uk: FINANCE MANAGER ...

SixSigma Master Black Belt Position Available: Quality Improvement Career ...

Position is available for a master black belt in Six Sigma ...

... "MASTER BLACK BELT: Lead the Six Sigma Program. Develop and conduct training plans; serve as the Six Sigma technical expert; maintain Six Sigma tool application and methodology integrity; benchmark Six Sigma best practices; ensure that projects are adequately scoped, assigned, and implemented; allocate GB and BB resources. LEAN EXPERT: Lead cross-functional teams to implement Lean solutions; contribute to the identification and prioritization of Lean opportunities; lead the analysis of root cause solutions; support the implementation of Lean metrics across sites; support the identification and documentation of best practices; support the development of training for value stream mapping and Lean Sigma tools. " ...

SixSigma Master Black Belt Position Available: Quality Improvement Career: Steelscape: Via The Daily News Online

Six Sigma Career Path: General Electric Chief Marketing Officer ...

GE's Six Sigma career path leads to executive ranks ...

... "He also served as the quality leader for GE Capital where he used six sigma methodologies to improve processes for the business and its customers. Henson joined GE in 1987 and was named a Company officer in 1999. " ...

Six Sigma Career Path: General Electric Chief Marketing Officer: Via General Electric: GE Names Dan Henson Chief Marketing Officer; 18-year Company Veteran To Lead Global Sales and Marketing Efforts ...

VP Operations: Lean Manufacturing Career ...

VP operations has career path in lean manufacturing. ...

... "He also served as vice president in charge of stamping and components operations and vice president of stamping and general manager of lean manufacturing. During his career at DaimlerChrysler he held several other leadership positions including plant manager of DaimlerChrysler's Sterling Stamping and Warren Stamping plants. Corrington earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. He also attended the Executive Development Program at Harvard University. " ...

VP Operations: Lean Manufacturing Career: Via Tower Automotive: Craig Corrington Joins Tower Automotive As Vice President of Operations for North America

Lean Manufacturing Experience: Executive Career Path ...

Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) names Kenneth H. Guss as the company's President, who has experience in lean manufacturing and growth strategies. ...

... "Prior to his recently appointed responsibilities with CPI, Mr. Guss served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for AeroMark Group. At AeroMark Group, consisting of three privately held aerospace companies, Mr. Guss led a turnaround that restored financial and customer credibility as well as 300% revenue growth. Before AeroMark Group, Mr. Guss was the CEO for London-based Senior plc, a $350 million Aerospace Group consisting of ten companies in Europe and the US. While at Senior plc he implemented growth strategies, lead the implementation of lean manufacturing processes and worldwide aftermarket strategies that achieved 10% sales growth and a 31% increase in operating income. Mr. Guss formerly functioned as the President for Raytheon Aircraft Parts and Inventory Distribution Company (RAPID), a $300 million aftermarket subsidiary of Raytheon Aircraft where he established new warehouse logistics capabilities for worldwide distribution as well as implemented an E-commerce service expertise and aggressive growth strategy. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Experience: Executive Career Path: Via Chatsworth Products, Inc.: CPI Names Kenneth H. Guss as President ...

Six Sigma Outstanding Management Exec ...

GE exec leverages Six Sigma experience to outstanding management career. ...

... "Dr. Britell is the Chairman and CEO of Structured Ventures, Inc., advisors to private equity and venture capital firms, and has an extensive financial background, including serving as the former Executive Vice President of Global Consumer Finance and President of Global Commercial and Mortgage Banking at GE Capital. Her tenure at GE Capital also included responsibilities for GE Capital businesses in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. At GE Capital, Dr. Britell was recognized for her outstanding management of Six Sigma and compliance programs. " ...

Via West Pharmaceutical: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Elects Jenne K. Britell, Ph.D., to Board of Directors ...

SixSigma OpExcellence Exec Appointed President ...

Six Sigma Operational Excellence executive is appointed president. ...

... "Bender joins Crane Co. with a broad functional skill set and background and a consistent record of successes in his past roles. He has spent a major portion of his professional career at Aerojet General Corporation, a division of GenCorp. He worked in various positions, including assignments in Engineering, Defense and Armaments, Automotive, Manufacturing, Business Development, Quality and most recently, Operations. He also has experience in functional leadership and implementation for Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Operational Excellence at all of the major locations within GenCorp. " ...

SixSigma OpExcellence Exec Appointed President: Via Crane Co.: Crane Co. Appoints David Bender, President of Electronics Group ...

Six Sigma BPO: IT Career Path ...

BPO positions offer IT professionals a career path opportunity to grow and learn. Neeraj Bhargava explores the career oportunity in the business process outsourcing BPO field, especially for firms that leverage Six Sigma to drive customer service. ...

Six Sigma BPO: IT Career Path: Via DNA India: BPO careers are hugely underrated

... "... these skills form the building blocks of the makeover every college graduate needs to go through to become a polished professional. And working in an environment where Six Sigma and quality management are the norm, you learn how to truly satisfy a customer. " ...

Goodrich Exec Extensive SixSigma Experience ...

Goodrich Exec Extensive SixSigma Experience: Goodrich Appoints President, Engine Control Systems Division ...

Goodrich values extensive Six Sigma experience in executive appointment ...

... "He began his career with the Garrett Engine Turbine Company, and served in a variety of engineering and management roles with AlliedSignal in the U.S. and Europe (prior to the companies becoming part of Honeywell). Duvall holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering as well as an MBA in Marketing from Arizona State University. He also has extensive Six Sigma experience. " ...

Goodrich's Engine Control Systems division is one of the world's leading independent engine control suppliers. The division provides complete control systems for both civil and military engines, large and small. It employs over 1,600 people at six facilities in North America and Europe. Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolio of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.

Tag: Six Sigma

Six Sigma Job: Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager Job: Six Sigma Experience: UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "Knowledge of sponsoring Lean Events ideally six sigma would be advantageous. You should be genuinely ambitious as this role offers a genuine career opportunity for someone who has a Right First Time mentality. " ...

GE Six Sigma Experience Drives Sales Career ...

GE Six Sigma Experience Drives Sales Career: Capgemini Appoints Bill Campbell Southern Area Director ...

CapGemini leverages leadership experience honed in GE Six Sigma methodology ...

... "Campbell was most recently North American geographic sales leader for Capgemini, and also held business development leadership roles as Technology Services and Products business unit sales leader, Manufacturing Retail & Distribution sales leader and North American sales force leader over his 4 year career. He joined Capgemini from General Electric Information Services in 2001, where he held numerous leadership roles at GE including account executive, region manager, area sales leader, and Americas sales leader for its E–Commerce Solutions business. Under Campbell’s leadership, his teams consistently delivered exceptional sales results for their respective areas while leveraging GE's Six Sigma methodologies. " ...

Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of Consulting, Technology, and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment of mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 60,000 worldwide and reported 2004 global revenues of 6.291 billion euros.

Manufacturing Engineer Job: Kaizen Experience

WOAI: San Antonio News - Job of the Day: Manufacturing Engineer

... "BS in a technical discipline; preference for a BSME or BSMET. A minimum of 3 years of similar experience in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment; Automotive experience is preferred. Experience with cycle times, line balancing, routings, plant layout, FMEA's, Kaizen. Must be capable of adapting to a participative work environment. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Course Description ...

Lean Enterprise Course ...

... "Applying lean enterprise concepts is the key to success for many corporations around the world in the 21st century. This self-paced module, Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts is comprised of eight lessons offered in order to establish greater awareness of lean enterprise concepts and techniques. Audience members who may benefit from this module include representatives of the defense industry, interested commercial partners, and individuals seeking an academic introduction to lean enterprise concepts. All participants are expected to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience. " ...

Six Sigma Career Path: GE 6S Experience Pays Off ...

Invitrogen Promotes Mark Gardner to Chief Marketing Officer; Process Excellence and Marketing Expert to Expand Reach to Customers Through Broad Range of Channels ...

... "Gardner has served Invitrogen in several roles since 2003, including Vice President of Process Improvement, where he introduced concepts such as Six Sigma and LEAN to the company. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Commercial Marketing, where he established a global council to leverage opportunities across the spectrum of marketing channels for the company's product portfolio. He first came to Invitrogen after a series of highly successful six sigma and acquisition integration projects at General Electric Medical Systems, Information Technologies division. " ...

Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) provides products and services that support academic and government research institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide in their efforts to improve the human condition. The company provides essential life science technologies for disease research, drug discovery, and commercial bioproduction. Invitrogen's own research and development efforts are focused on breakthrough innovation in all major areas of biological discovery including functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and cell biology -- placing Invitrogen's products in nearly every major laboratory in the world. Founded in 1987, Invitrogen is headquartered in Carlsbad, California and conducts business in more than 70 countries around the world. The company globally employs approximately 4,500 scientists and other professionals and had revenues of more than $1 billion in 2004.

Six Sigma Career Path Growth: Intuit Executive Progresses ...

Former Intuit Operations Executive Joins Fathom Online

... "During his four years at Intuit, he initiated Intuit’s Six Sigma quality programs, generating millions of dollars in operational savings within a year and catalyzing a cultural shift toward a more analytic, data-driven and structured approach to problem solving. He also streamlined operations and drove key initiatives to improve the customer experience." ...

Founded in 2002, Fathom Online, based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago, enables marketers to reach the millions of consumers who seek information online on more than 50 search engines, and to convert those inquiries into leads and/or sales. Performance and results are measured, ensuring accountability. Fathom addresses all aspects of an SEM campaign, not merely key word searches, thereby streamlining and improving the entire process.

GE Six Sigma Career Pays Off ...

GE Six Sigma Career Pays Off: IKON Names Hickling as Head of Operations, Promotes Hershey to ...

IKON Office appoints GE Six Sigma veteran to customer care and supply chain leadership position ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Hickling brings nearly three decades of experience with General Electric Corporation in management, operations, marketing, finance and Six Sigma roles. ...

... IKON Office Solutions (NYSE:IKN), the world's largest independent channel for document management systems and services, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Hickling to the position of senior vice president of operations, and the promotion of Mark A. Hershey to the position of senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Both Hickling and Hershey will report to Matthew J. Espe, IKON's chairman and chief executive officer. As senior vice president of operations, Hickling will provide leadership to IKON's customer care centers and supply chain organization. Hickling brings nearly three decades of experience with General Electric Corporation in management, operations, marketing, finance and Six Sigma roles. ...

IKON Office Solutions Inc. (www.ikon.com), the world's largest independent channel for copier, printer and MFP technologies, delivers integrated document management solutions and systems, enabling customers worldwide to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates best-in-class systems from leading manufacturers, such as Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, EFI and HP, and document management software from companies like Captaris, EMC (Documentum), Kofax and others, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions implemented and supported by its global services organization--IKON Enterprise Services. IKON represents one of the industry's broadest portfolios of document management services, including professional services, on-site managed services, legal document services, customized workflow solutions, and comprehensive support through its service force of 16,600 employees, including its team of 7,000 customer

The Six Sigma Ambassador ...

The Solar System Ambassador Program

... "Barb's favorite career moment occurred in October 1997 when she supported the launch of the Cassini/Huygens spacecraft from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Barb is a certified Black Belt in lean / six sigma concepts and has mentored many employees in lean and six sigma data-driven approaches to process improvement." ...

GE Six Sigma Expert Advances Career ...

GE Six Sigma Expert Advances Career: Select Comfort Names New Senior Vice President, Global Supply ...

GE Six Sigma Program graduates many candidates into senior management and corporate leadership positions ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... the Americas. Prior to that, Roedel was general manager for global quality and Six Sigma for GE Healthcare Technologies. She has ...

... Select Comfort Corporation (NASDAQ:SCSS), the nation's leading bed retailer and creator of the Sleep Number(R) bed, today announced the appointment of Kathryn Roedel to the position of senior vice president, global supply chain, effective April 4. Roedel will replace Greg Kliner, senior vice president of operations, who will retire from Select Comfort after an orderly transition. Roedel joins Select Comfort after a 22-year career with General Electric, where she most recently served as general manager, global supply chain strategy for GE Healthcare Technologies. In this capacity, she led the development of a three-year supply chain strategy for all operations across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Prior to that, Roedel was general manager for global quality and Six Sigma for GE Healthcare Technologies. She has worked in two of GE's businesses including GE Healthcare and GE Information Services and has a broad background in manufacturing and service operations, sourcing and process reengineering. ...

Six Sigma Career Experience Supports Operational Excellence Consulting Practice ...

Six Sigma Career Experience Supports Operational Excellence Practice: General Physics Corporation Expands Operational Excellence ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... He holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Houston and a Six Sigma certification from Villanova University. ...

... Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:GPX), welcomes four Principal Consultants to its operational excellence consulting division, GP Deltapoint. Joining GP Deltapoint are Greg Como, Greg Heard, Brian Jacobs, and Ken Jaede. Mr. Como joins GP Deltapoint after running his own successful maintenance and reliability consulting firm for the past three years. During this time, working with his customer Shell Oil Company, he implemented a Total Asset Healthcare improvement process, which included Work Management, Production Optimization, and Operator Performed Maintenance. These key strategies focused on improving asset healthcare reliability for on-shore and off-shore production facilities. He has also served as the Director of Operations and Maintenance for Enron Energy Services and as the Operations Manager for HSB Reliability Technologies. He holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Houston and a Six Sigma certification from Villanova University. ...

GP is the principal operating subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:GPX). GP is a global provider of training, e-Learning solutions, management consulting and engineering services, improving the effectiveness of organizations by customizing solutions to meet the specific needs of clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers.

Balanced Scorecard Employee Performance Management Integration ...

Balanced Scorecard Employee Performance Management Integration: MindSolve Technologies Announces Partnership with Hyperion

Mindsolve and Hyperion partner together on development of an integrated balanced scorecard and performance management system ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Companies to Offer Integrated Balanced Scorecard and Employee Performance Management Solution GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 2 MindSolve Technologies ...

... MindSolve Technologies, the technology leader in Employee Performance Management, today announced a Technology Partnership with Hyperion Solutions Corporation, the global leader in Business Performance Management software, to bring the first integrated balanced scorecard and Employee Performance Management software solution to market. Balanced scorecard and Employee Performance Management are both high interest, high value strategic initiatives aimed at improving organizations' performance, productivity, and profitability. ...

MindSolve Technologies, Inc. is a privately held company, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. In 1994, MindSolve revolutionized Employee Performance Management with the introduction of visual, user-friendly multi-rater assessment. In 1998, MindSolve offered the industry's first web-based drag & drop workforce performance management software. MindSolve provides technology-based software solutions and related professional services for performance appraisal, 360 feedback processes, goal alignment and tracking, employee development, salary and compensation planning, career and succession planning, executive coaching and leadership training, and organizational development for users in over 50 countries worldwide.

Six Sigma Global Implementation Experience Strengthens CEO Skills ...

Six Sigma Global Implementation Experience Strengthens CEO Skills: Avery Dennison Elects Dean Scarborough Chief Executive Officer ...

Experience in the global implementation of Six Sigma improvements is helpful to executive career progression to the CEO suite.

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... program. He also directed the successful global implementation of Six Sigma productivity improvement efforts across the Company. ...

... Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) announced that its board of directors has elected Dean A. Scarborough as president and chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2005. Scarborough, 49, has been president and chief operating officer of Avery Dennison since 2000, reporting to Philip M. Neal, chairman and chief executive officer. Neal, 64, will continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors until May 1, 2006. Scarborough, as president and chief operating officer, led key initiatives to accelerate top-line growth, including the Company's global Horizons program. He also directed the successful global implementation of Six Sigma productivity improvement efforts across the Company. Scarborough was responsible for the successful integration of operations resulting from several key strategic acquisitions, including RVL, a brand identification products supplier for the apparel and retail industries, and Jackstadt, a German-based pressure-sensitive materials manufacturer. ...

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive labeling materials, office products and retail tag, ticketing and branding systems. Based in Pasadena, Calif., Avery Dennison is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $5.3 billion. Avery Dennison employs approximately 21,400 individuals worldwide who apply the Company's technologies to develop, manufacture and market a wide range of products for both consumer and industrial markets.

Lean Manufacturing Career Background Pays Off ...

Lean Manufacturing Career Background Pays Off: Columbus McKinnon Names Derwin Gilbreath Vice President and Chief ...

Columbus McKinnon values a lean manufacturing implementation background in its appointment of a new VP / COO ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... He has a very strong background in implementing Lean Manufacturing and in leading sales organizations that sell through a variety of distribution channels ...

... Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of material handling products, today announced the appointment of Derwin Gilbreath to the newly created position of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Gilbreath has more than 30 years of experience in industrial operations and management, including Chief Operating Officer of the Metalworking Solutions and Services Group of Kennametal, Inc. ...

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position or secure material. Key products include hoists, cranes, chain and forged attachments. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how.

Ford Lean Manufacturing Career Moves ...

St. Paul Pioneer Press | PUBLIC COMPANY NEWS

... "Ford plant, home of the Ford Ranger pickup, has a new manager. Jerome Hamilton, the St. Paul Ford plant's former head of lean manufacturing, replaces Mona Rinehart as plant manager. Rinehart started a new job earlier this month as plant manager of two Ford assembly plants in Ohio. Ford officials called the transfer a routine personnel change." ...

Career Success GE Six Sigma Experience ...

Career Success GE Six Sigma Experience: CliniComp Adds New COO and Chief Scientist; Celebrates Company ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... for GE Medical Systems Healthcare Solutions, where he worked on business development, software evolution and helped introduce GE Six Sigma quality improvement ...

... CliniComp, Intl., a recognized leader of advanced, hospital-wide clinician documentation systems with EMR, today announced the addition of two new executive positions, Larimore Cummins, M.D. as its COO and Kelly R. O'Keefe, M.D., Ph.D. as its chief scientist. The company also enjoyed a greater than 60 percent sales growth in 2004 and its highest revenue since 1997. "We added many new customers and continue to increase rollouts to more beds in our current customer base," said Richard Kremsdorf, M.D., president and CEO of CliniComp. ...

Founded in 1983, CliniComp, Intl. is a pioneer in its field, developing advanced hospital-wide clinician documentation systems for hospitals, integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers and other acute care providers. By completely automating the documentation process for each hospital's patient care environment, manual charting is eliminated. This in turn greatly reduces errors, improves productivity, and allows for better information flow. Automated charting forms the very foundation of the hospital-wide electronic medical record.

GE Six Sigma Alum Expands Career ...

GE Six Sigma Alum Expands Career: Katun Corporation Names Former General Electric, Xerox Executives ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... At GE, he also earned the Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification and led a 137-member Six Sigma team for GE Engine Services at locations throughout the US ...

... Katun Corporation, the world's largest supplier of OEM-compatible supplies and parts to the office equipment industry, today announced that two veteran technology executives have joined the company in senior sales and marketing positions. The company announced that Russell (Russ) St. John has been appointed senior vice president for marketing and product deployment, where he will drive product research and development for the Katun Imaging Division, lead marketing, supply chain and quality teams, and help to chart the company's overall strategic direction. ...

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Katun Corporation is the world's leading alternative supplier of imaging supplies, photoreceptors and parts, as well as a leading manufacturer of fuser rollers and other select products, for the business equipment industry. With more than two decades of expertise and experience in the business equipment industry, the privately held Katun now serves more than 19,000 customers in more than 170 countries.

Additional resources on GE Six Sigma alumni ...

GE:People Profile: In this article, we have invited four Six Sigma alumni to share their quality experiences and career success with us. Six Sigma is vital to GE because it is a ...

Management Improvement 6 sigma: Author George Eckes, who implemented Six Sigma at GE Capital, describes how each function within an organization can utilize Six Sigma. ...

Clarkson Alumni - Magazine - Past Editions: years old, I have such responsibility, managing the Textron Six Sigma application portfolio ... Clarkson, served as a springboard for me to join GE Medical Systems ...

Six Sigma Experience Boosts Career Progress ...

Six Sigma Experience Boosts Career: Newell Rubbermaid Strengthens Management Team ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... to maximize the return on our brand equity." Johnson, 49, brings more than 25 years of operational experience including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Total ...

... Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) today announced Ray Johnson has been promoted to president global manufacturing and supply chain and Nathaniel Milburn has been hired as vice president global licensing, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Joe Galli. ...

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2004 sales of $6.7 billion and a powerful brand family including Sharpie(R), Paper Mate(R), Parker(R), Waterman(R), Rubbermaid(R), Calphalon(R), Little Tikes(R), Graco(R), Levolor(R), BernzOmatic(R), VISE-GRIP(R), IRWIN(R) and LENOX(R). The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and employs over 31,000 employees worldwide.

Six Sigma Product Development Career ...

Six Sigma Product Development Career: Align Technology Appoints Rok Sribar, Ph.D., as Vice President ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... "His experience at GE in research and Six Sigma product development, along with his Product Lifecycle Management expertise from Sun and Symbol, will be ...

... Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), the inventor of Invisalign(R), a proprietary method of straightening teeth without wires and brackets, has named Rok Sribar, Ph.D., as Vice President, Research & Development, reporting directly to Align President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Prescott. ...

Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and older teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.

Additional resources on Six Sigma product development ...

DMADV / DFSS / New Product & Service Introduction: Journal. Six Sigma and the Evolution of Quality in Product Development The evolution of Six Sigma parallels that of quality methods. ...

Design for Six Sigma - Product Development Support: Design for Six Sigma is a comprehensive approach to product development that links business and consumer needs to critical product attributes to product ...

DFSS for Product: Six Sigma Programs: DFSS for Product Development. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a methodology for driving breakthrough performance in new product development. ...