Nerf Manufacturing

Want to differentiate your manufacturing company and be globally competitive? Show respect for your workforce. It will be noticed. ...

... "The factory's management and the local officials really look down on the workers, said one laid-off worker who would only give his surname, Qiao, because he feared criticizing the company might jeopardize his chance of getting any compensation. " ...

Via Boing Boing: Nerf factory

India Six Sigma Strength Delivers Value

With the potential of a global slowdown increasing, Indian outsourcing firms can leverage their strengths in Six Sigma and cost-effective delivery to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. ...

... "Even in a three-decade-old industry, firms are adding value by reducing average handle times per call by 30% to 40% using Six Sigma standards of efficiency. " ...

Via Knowledge @ Wharton: How Will Indian IT and BPO Firms Cope with a Global Slowdown?

Six Sigma Differentiation for Bank

Kenneth Lewis, Bank of America CEO, uses Six Sigma methodology to drive efficiencies and improve customer service. ...

... "He stepped up an unorthodox plan to implement the Six Sigma methodology that manufacturers use to minimize errors. Over his tenure, Bank of America's annual revenue has more than doubled to more than $74 billion. " ...

Via Wall Street Journal: Bank CEO Perspectives

Six Sigma Banking Differentiation

The Fools discuss a banking gem that differentiates itself in the marketplace and through its performance using Six Sigma. ...

... "But a clear strategy in the rural markets isn't all that HDFC is doing to differentiate itself in the Indian banking sector. The company also launched its own Six Sigma initiative in 2003. " ...

Via Motley Fool: Market Opportunity