Lean Workshop Series Upcoming

Info session on lean workshop coming up this week. ...

... "An information session about a coming Lean Certificate Workshop Series is scheduled for 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Business Assistance Center, 2701 Larsen Road. " ...

Via Green Bay Press-Gazette: Lean workshop

Six Sigma Certification

Nexergy manufacturing and quality engineers have been certified as Six Sigma Black Belts. ...

... "Jon Krug, quality manager and senior manufacturing engineer for Nexergy, completed his Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Mitch Matheny, who was hired this summer by Nexergy as manufacturing engineer, earned his certification prior to joining the company. Both participated in the rigorous Six Sigma education process that includes many hours of classroom training as well as work on an applied project. " ...

Via Nexergy: Managers Earn Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma Orange Belt: Syracuse University Training

Syracuse University and Brambles Ltd. of Australia will collaborate on the development of a curriculum for a new three-credit course on Lean Six Sigma. ...

... "Brambles and its CHEP operating unit are working with the school to develop the content and certification requirements for the course, and professionals from Whitman School of Management's Supply Chain Program are also contributing to design the class format. Lean Six Sigma is being offered to undergraduates who have finished their core degree requirements plus two semesters of statistics, and to students studying for their MBA and Masters in Engineering degrees.

Upon completion of the fall term, successful students will receive their Orange Belt, equivalent to the White Belt but changed to reflect the school’s colors. A Green Belt is awarded to students who complete the spring project, which involves examining processes on the Syracuse campus, including activities like service scheduling and logistics. Finally, summer internships around the world are offered and students complete Six Sigma projects for private and public organizations to earn their Black Belt. " ...

Syracuse University and Brambles Partner to Bring Six Sigma Certification to Students

Six Sigma Financial Certification

Six Sigma is used in financial industry to manage defects to best-practice levels. ...

... "From what I have seen, there appear to be at least four different assessment procedures in use by a sizable segment of the financial services industry: ISO, SAS 70, Six Sigma and CEFEX. " ...

Via Investment News: Financial Certification

Lean SixSigma Certificate April Classes

Lakeshore Technical College offers Lean Six Sigma classes in April. ...

... "The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program is designed for manufacturing, printing, distribution, service and healthcare industries. " ...

Via The Sheboygan Press: Certificate Program

SixSigma Champion Training in January

Univ of St. Thomas in Minnesota is offering Champion training starting in January. ...

... "The University of St. Thomas Center for Business Excellence offers Six Sigma Champion Training: Making Six Sigma Happen beginning on January 10, 2007. The Six Sigma Champion certificate is for leaders in your organization interested in leveraging the power of Six Sigma Techniques. Those who interact with customers in their supply chain who are practicing Six Sigma will also find it beneficial. This program is less dependent on mathematical skills. Significant emphasis is placed on leadership skills necessary for Six Sigma Champions. " ...

Via University of St. Thomas: Six Sigma Champion Training

New Online Six Sigma Certificate Program

Kaplan U launches on-line Six Sigma certification for green and black belt. ...

... "The Six Sigma Certificate is a self-study program that can be completed in six months for the Green Belt level, and 12 months for the advanced Black Belt level. Six Sigma students will learn to more effectively manage quality improvements in both processes and projects. The curriculum includes learning how to define project goals, measure existing performance, and analyze defects to eliminate them from business processes. Professionals with Six Sigma certification typically earn nearly 10 percent more than those without certification, according to the American Society of Quality 2004 Salary Survey. The typical salary for a Six Sigma Black Belt is $88,858. Several of the largest companies in the U.S., including General Electric, use the Six Sigma program. It can be incorporated into every facet of a business, including production, human resources accounts receivable and technical support. " ...

Via Kaplan University: KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ...

Continuing Education Lean Manufacturing Program ...

... "Lakeshore Technical College and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership are collaborating to offer a Lean Manufacturing Continuing Education Certificate Program, starting Sept. 7. " ...

Via Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Business update

Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program ...

Certificate program in lean manufacturing is upcoming ...

... "Lakeshore Technical College and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership will offer a 56-hour Lean Manufacturing Certificate program at the Cleveland campus beginning Thursday, Jan. 19. Lean Manufacturing is a set of philosophies and methodologies that can provide an organization with a competitive advantage to improve productivity and profitability. The program includes an orientation session followed by three training modules covering seven courses." ...

Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program: Via The Sheboygan Press - Business Briefs

Lean Manufacturing Seminar Series: California ...

EMS will provide lean manufacturing seminars in California starting in early 2006. ...

Lean Manufacturing Seminar Series: California: Via EMS Consulting: EMS Consulting Group Announces a Series of Lean Manufacturing Seminars and Workshops in Southern California

... "EMS Consulting Group, Inc. has announced a public Lean Manufacturing certificate program beginning in February 2006 in Orange County, CA. The program will assist manufacturers with the challenge of implementing lean and maintaining continuous improvements. It includes a series of eight course modules designed to provide participants with targeted managerial and technical competencies in lean manufacturing. Participants will learn how to apply the key techniques of lean manufacturing: Value Stream Mapping, Lean Production Control and Inventory Management, One-Piece Flow, Cellular Manufacturing, Material Flow and Kanban, Five S, and Kaizen Events and tools. Lean Certification also includes the completion of lean manufacturing projects at attendee companies to reinforce the classroom learning.

The program will take place at the Doubletree Club Hotel Orange County Airport in Santa Ana, CA in eight Thursday sessions. The dates are February 2, 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 20; and May 4, 18. The sessions will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Certification Program ...

EMS Consulting Group, Inc. Announces Lean Manufacturing Certification Program in San Diego

... "EMS Consulting Group, Inc. has just announced a public Lean Manufacturing certificate program for this fall in North San Diego County. The program will assist manufacturers with the challenge of implementing lean and maintaining continuous improvements. It includes a series of six course modules designed to provide participants with targeted managerial and technical competencies in lean manufacturing. Participants will learn how to apply the key techniques of lean manufacturing: Value Stream Mapping, Lean Production Control and Inventory Management, One-Piece Flow, Cellular Manufacturing, Material Flow and Kanban, Five S, and Kaizen Events and tools. Lean Certification also includes the completion of lean manufacturing projects at attendee companies to reinforce the classroom learning. The program will take place at the Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel in Carlsbad, CA in seven Wednesday sessions. The dates are September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16, 30. The sessions will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. These training sessions may also be taken separately. To register or obtain additional information, visit www.lean-manufacturing-training.com and view the public workshop schedule. " ...

Six Sigma Training Project ...

This project will serve 250 individuals (approximately 200 incumbent and 50 unemployed) in the area of Advanced Manufacturing ...

... "This project offers one advanced manufacturing track to all trainees. The class track consists of three separate certificate series: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Business Leadership. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma each consist of 20 days of training in both the classroom and on-the-job training. Business Leadership will last 15 days and consist mostly of classroom training. The certificate for each series will be issued upon passing a four hour comprehensive exam. Once all three certificates are achieved, the participant will be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Certification. " ...

Six Sigma Education Online ...

Six Sigma Education Online: Thunderbird and The University Alliance Now Accepting ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... AA, BA, BS and Master's degrees, along with certificate programs including Project Management, Health Care, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Contract Management ...

... Bisk Education's University Alliance Online division and Thunderbird -- The Garvin School of International Management have combined forces to offer two online Master Certificates. Enrollment for the online Master Certificate programs is now open, and applications are currently being accepted for the March 2005 session. Thunderbird is regarded as the world's first school to focus exclusively on international management and is ranked the #1 Graduate Business Program in International Business by U.S. News & World Report, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal. ...

Founded in 1946, Thunderbird -- The Garvin School of International Management (http://www.thunderbird.edu) was the world's first school to focus exclusively on international management. Thunderbird is accredited by AACSB- International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business- International, the primary accrediting association for American Schools of business. Thunderbird's presence can be found around the world, including North America (primary campus in Phoenix, Arizona USA), Europe (French-Geneva, Moscow, and Prague), Asia (China and Taiwan), and Latin America (Brazil and Mexico). Thunderbird consistently ranks among the best in global business education and remains among the top business schools worldwide. The school's 35,000 alumni represent more than 60 countries, with managers working in more than 135 nations worldwide. More than 6,000 executives participate in Thunderbird's executive programs each year.

Bisk Education was founded by Nathan M. Bisk in 1971. With over 250,000 enrollments, the company is America's largest exclusive provider of multimedia online degree and certificate programs from regionally accredited universities, including Villanova University, Tulane University, Thunderbird, University of South Florida, Regis University, Saint Leo University, Jacksonville University, Nova Southeastern University, and Florida Institute of Technology.

Six Sigma Education: Earn your Six Sigma certificate ONLINE in just 8 weeks. ... Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt and Champion Courses. Classes in: ...

online six sigma training and problem solving by GQS: To sign-up for the GQS self-paced six sigma green belt certification program paying ... This seminar is composed of five quality online training courses: ...

Web-based Six Sigma Courses: Web-based Six Sigma Courses. ... working through interactive practice exercises and online assessments. ... Fundamentals of Six Sigma This course is designed to provide ...

Six Sigma Training: Black Belt

Black Belt Six Sigma Training at ASU

From East Valley Living - Local News City News for the East Valley and Mesa area of Phoenix Arizona, Kathee Gorden notes that ...

... "Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering is offering an Online Graduate Certificate in Statistics-Six Sigma Black Belt. Also, offered is a course, Six Sigma Enterprise Program. ...

Lean Manufacturing Certification Training: Regional briefs

Lean Manufacturing Certification Training: Regional briefs

From Stevens Point Journal ...

... "Lean Manufacturing Certificate courses will be offered at Mid-State Technical College in cooperation with the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership from Oct. 21 to Jan. 13. The courses will meet every other Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at MSTC, 2600 W. Fifth St. For more information, call Brenda Dillenburg at 715-387-2538." ...

Six Sigma Training ...

From US Dept of Labor ...

... "This project offers one advanced manufacturing track to all trainees. The class track consists of three separate certificate series: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Business Leadership. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma each consist of 20 days of training in both the classroom and on-the-job training. Business Leadership will last 15 days and consist mostly of classroom training. The certificate for each series will be issued upon passing a four hour comprehensive exam. Once all three certificates are achieved, the participant will be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Certification. " ...

Six Sigma Methodology: Shiloh Industries Industry Leader in Achieving Automotive Quality ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... Using Six Sigma methodology for continual improvement, Shiloh focuses on quality in all phases of product development, manufacturing and delivery. ...

... Shiloh Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLO - News) is an industry leader in having all 11 of its manufacturing plants certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002. (Pittsburgh PA) SRI Quality System Registrar is pleased to announce that it has awarded an ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System certificate to all 11 plants of Shiloh Industries. ...

SRI Quality System Registrar is an internationally accredited registrar for quality management systems standards, such as ISO 9001, QS-9000, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, and environmental management systems standards such as ISO 14001. Shiloh Industries quality system includes Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D problem solving, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) consistent with ISO/TS16949 requirements.

Quality Management Career Path: Qwest Appoints Loretta Armenta President for Qwest in New Mexico

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... degrees, including a certificate in executive management practices from the University of Florida, a certificate in total quality management from Dallas ...

... Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) today announced that Loretta Armenta has been appointed Qwest president for New Mexico. Armenta will assume her new role on Dec. 1, and report to Steve Davis, Qwest senior vice president of public policy. Armenta's broad responsibilities include representing Qwest's vision and values in New Mexico -- its Spirit of Service -- and working with community, government and civic leaders throughout the state. ...

Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) is a leading provider of voice, video and data services. With more than 40,000 employees, Qwest is committed to the "Spirit of Service" and providing world-class services that exceed customers' expectations for quality, value and reliability.

Lean Manufacturing Forecast: SYSPRO Unveils Forecasting Module

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... larger firms. Inventory Optimization is also fundamental to implementing the demand-driven, lean manufacturing model. The complete ...

Decreasing the amount of demand forecasting variability can permit a shift to a more demand-driven, lean manufacturing model of operation which will drive operational efficiency through the supply chain ...

... SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, has announced a new Forecasting module, the first of three that will make up the complete, soon-to-be-released SYSPRO Inventory Optimization solution. The new Forecasting module performs forecasting at the item/warehouse level as well as aggregations of forecasting to higher levels as defined by Groupings and Families. It enables the use of a variety of forecasting algorithms, including predefined algorithms or a competition method where the system will use the mathematical formula best suited to an item's historical sales. ...

SYSPRO, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a world leader in providing manufacturing, distribution and financial accounting software solutions with thousands of installations in more than 60 countries. SYSPRO is one of the world's most honored software companies. Milestones include: 2004 Software Company of the Year (Software Council of Southern California); 2004 Microsoft ISV of the Year (SA); top ranking in the 2004 K2 Enterprises Accounting Software Survey in Small to Medium Enterprise Software category for the third year in a row; and selection as one of the Top 100 Logistics Companies in 2004 by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Other recent SYSPRO honors include: State of California Certificate of Recognition (2003); The K2 Quality Award for "Installation Channel/Methodology" for the SYSPRO STARS Implementation Methodology in 2002, 2003 and 2004; recipient of Start Magazine's First Annual Vision Award and "Hottest Company" designation for last 5 years; runner-up for Developer of the Year (2002) by Software Council of Southern California; ranking among World's Top Software Companies in 2003 by iSource Magazine, MSI Magazine (1995 through 2003) and Software Magazine (2003 and 2004); and highest ratings in accounting and manufacturing software reviews by CPA Software News/CPA Technology Advisor for 10 consecutive years. SYSPRO software is marketed worldwide through offices in the United States, Canada, Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Six Sigma Education: At the colleges

From Providence Journal, RI ... Center offers the following fall certificate programs: business management, financial planner, human resources, project management, six sigma, and women's ...

Six Sigma Certification: 1 Ranked International Business Management School Combines Forces ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... AA, BA, BS and Master's degrees, along with certificate programs including Project Management, Health Care, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Contract Management ...

The Garvin School of International Management (http://www.thunderbird.edu) was the world's first school to focus exclusively on international management. Thunderbird is accredited by AACSB- International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business- International, the primary accrediting association for American Schools of business. Thunderbird's presence can be found around the world, including North America (primary campus in Phoenix, Arizona USA), Europe (French-Geneva, Moscow, and Prague), Asia (China and Taiwan), and Latin America (Brazil and Mexico). Thunderbird consistently ranks among the best in global business education and remains among the top business schools worldwide. The school's 34,000 alumni represent more than 60 countries, with managers working in more than 135 nations worldwide. More than 6,000 executives participate in Thunderbird's executive programs each year.

Six Sigma Training: International Institute for Learning, Inc. Launches New Company - ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... (IIL), a leading provider of full-service Project Management, Microsoft Project(R), and Six Sigma training, consulting and development solutions, announced ...

IIL provides the training that professionals need to manage today's complex issues. An internationally-recognized leader, IIL offers state-of-the-art training and consulting services in Project Management, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma to some of the biggest and best-managed companies worldwide.

Six Sigma is the quality and business management initiative credited with taking millions of dollars of cost out of hundreds of corporations, while simultaneously improving the quality and customer satisfaction of those same corporations. Six Sigma starts by aligning all levels of an organization to the goals established by the top leadership. Leaders are instructed on how they should set goals and how they should tie incentives to those goals. They also learn how to clearly identify measurements that serve as indicators of improvement in organizational processes as well as processes that deliver products or services directly to the customer. Once those measurements are clearly identified they are regularly monitored for improvements.

The Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Program: A 16-day program spread over four months. Black belts are at the core of every Six Sigma implementation. As project managers of the bite size, high impact Six Sigma project, Black Belts are accountable for the root cause identification and elimination of defect drivers.This learning series is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, techniques and tools necessary to successfully fulfill the Black Belt role.

Who Should Attend: Anyone wanting to learn this highly valued skill set. Anyone wanting to use the DMAIC methodology to eliminate a current business problem. Anyone wanting to successfully fulfill the role of a Six Sigma Black Belt. Performance Focus: Using a pre-determined real business problem, participants will learn the proven tools and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) Methodology. An IIL Master Black Belt Instructor works directly with each participants to show them when, why and how they can use this knowledge to identify and eliminate the vital few defect drivers that are adding cost to the organization and dissatisfaction to the customer. The IIL hands on approach gives participants practice using the tools and techniques on processes they are familiar with and produces and immediate ROI for the organization.

Six Sigma Education: Xerox Selects University Alliance as Online Education Provider

From PRNewswire (press release) ... AA, BA, BS and Master's degrees, along with certificate programs including Project Management, Health Care, Human Resource, Six Sigma, Contract Management ...