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The Sixth Sigma: Achieve Breakthrough Performance Using Six Sigma

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Customer Satisfaction Essential for GE Leader

GE's Steven Sargent shares his disciplined approach to customer service and life. ...

GE's leaders focus on customer service through Six Sigma

... "I do use the Six Sigma problem-solving DMAIC methodology - define the problem, measure data inputs, analyse the data, improve the process, control the process - to solve problems at work and at home ... " ...


Via The Age: GE Australia Leader

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

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. ...

Syracuse offers orange belt in 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

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Saturday, May 26, 2007

Kaizen Change Empowers Shopfloor

TriMas Corp embraces kaizen principles as it shifts accountability for continuous improvement to shopfloor workforce. ...

Trimas Corp implements kaizen for transform its culture

... "In 2006 it was the inaugural winner of the Toyota Kaizen Blitz Marathon for reducing waste levels. The changes generally happen in a short order of time, Mr Saunders said. And from the perspective of management it empowers people doing the job to make a change. Kaizen change is driven by shop floor or office employees. " ...


Via Star News: TriMas Corp Goes Lean

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