Lean Six Sigma Project Execution Improvement

Erie county solicits proposals for lean six sigma professionals to drive implementation, culture change, and project execution through training. ...

... "The County seeks professional training and consultation services to assist in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and Culture Change Program in a performance based system envisioned by the County Executive. The Lean Six Sigma and Culture Change initiatives were developed and rolled out in 2008-2009. By June 30, 2010, the County will have 36 Green Belts, 8 Black Belts, and 100 Yellow Belts. The Culture Change Plan has been rolled out to all County workers. We are interested in improving our project execution (improve service delivery, better customer/employee satisfaction, and financial return) and increasing the level of employee engagement across the County." ...

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Lean Manufacturing is Music to their ears

Musical instrument manufacturing benefits from a dose of lean, as the workforce is educated on the principles and techniques. ...

... "But D'Addario's bigger plan to increase profitability lies in his Toyota-inspired lean manufacturing initiative. The company is putting 12 employees, who volunteered to become lean champions, through about 400 hours of training ... " ...

Via Newsday: Reinvention