Lean Six Sigma Training

American Statistical Association offers web-based training program on April 30. ...

... "The session, Beyond the Factory Floor: Succeeding with Lean Six Sigma Outside of Manufacturing, will be presented by Roger Hoerl of GE Corporate Research. The webinar will briefly review the dramatic rise of the service economy, discuss challenges to proper application of Lean Six Sigma there, and then discuss practical approaches for overcoming them. " ...

Via American Statistical Association: New Web-based Training Program

Nordam Group Lean Six Sigma Journey

Nordam Group continues its journey applying Lean Six Sigma by levarging its talent. ...

... "In the last two years, NORDAM has introduced Six Sigma and LEAN principles throughout its businesses to maximize efficiency in manufacturing and repair processes. Since, 13 stakeholders have successfully completed training projects and are now certified Six Sigma black belts. The team of expert problem solvers and process improvement leaders have completed or initiated 50 Six Sigma and LEAN programs companywide. Gardner is the second full-time black belt at NORDAM Transparency. " ...

Via Nordam Group: Six Sigma Coordination Role

Process Mapping in Lean Six Sigma

Lean SixSigma Medical Manufacturing

Apriso will discus lean case study on April 17 event. ...

... "Apriso's Industry Director for Life Sciences, Rick Gallisa, will demonstrate how software can be an enabler to implementing sustainable Lean/Six Sigma programs including e-Kanban across highly complex manufacturing environments found within the Medical Device industry. Apriso FlexNet provides complete visibility, traceability and control over manufacturing operations, providing a foundation to implement cost effective compliance within Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. " ...

Via Apriso: Lean and Six Sigma Event for Medical Device Manufacturers

Breyfogle on Beyond Lean Six Sigma

Interesting event queued next week on Lean Six Sigma ...

... "Forrest W. Breyfogle III, will speak at Century College in White Bear Lake on Tuesday, April 15, on why businesses should go beyond Lean Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard. " ...

Via Hutchinson Leader: Century College Event

Historical Perspective on Process Improvement

Standard Register's history shows early focus on process improvement to achieve worker productivity. ...

... "During the war a group of industrial engineers had developed a technique they called Work Simplification. Essentially it was a formula by which any production worker could arrive at improvements on his own job or show others how to improve their jobs. " ...

Via Standard Register: Tradition of innovation in business

Program Applies Lean Six Sigma Smart Operations to Guard

Air Force Smart Operations, based on Lean Six Sigma methodology, is poised to streamline the Air National Guard. Teams are used to brainstorm and generate prioritized list of actions that could have significant impact on operations. And, the force is becoming familiar with the forms of waste that should be avoided or eliminated. Business processes are being redesigned for efficiency and effectiveness. ...

... "The program unites successful methods from the corporate world, including Lean and Six Sigma. Airmen apply it through rapid improvement events in administrative and logistical shops or anywhere processes need improvement. The Air Guard is on pace with other Air Force major commands in applying Smart Operations, Asbell said. " ...

Via The National Guard: Streamed, leaned Air Guard

Business Process Excellence Seminars

Upcoming process excellenc seminars ...

... "PROCESS IMPROVEMENT METRICS -- LEAN SIX SIGMA METRICS: July 22, CPCC Harris Campus. Speaker: Gary Klipp ... " ...

Via Charlotte Observer: Business Calendar

Lean Six Sigma Measurement Drives Improvements

Lean Six Sigma uses measurement systems to drive tangible results. Are the intangibles ignored by these methodologies? The numbers should be a guid, but common sense must rule. ...

... "When companies start paying attention to these things they can realize a huge improvement in productivity and profitability. And recent research tells us that efforts like Lean Six Sigma are certainly needed. " ...

Via Management Issues: Low-carb Lean Six Sigma?

Villanova Six Sigma Program Expands

Villanova U extends its online Six Sigma programs to expand their reach across the professional ranks. ...

... "Villanova has specially designed four Six Sigma programs -- three that reveal how the methodology can be applied in healthcare, financial services and information technology, plus a general program with examples and case studies from a number of other industries. Each master certificate program features a panel of seasoned experts who guide participants through a specialized Green Belt course as well as Lean Six Sigma and Black Belt courses. " ...

Via University Alliance: Online Six Sigma Program

Six Sigma Military Efficiency is Financially Tangible

Six Sigma project targets military travel and reduces the processing cycle time. ...

... "Nguyen and Atkison-Clark said the plan to decrease travel voucher paperwork was initiated under the Lean Six Sigma program to improve fiscal military efficiency. " ...

Via Leavenworth Lamp: Travel Streamlined

Lean SixSigma Certification Classes

University of Arkansas Fort Smith Campus offers course that supports the achievement of Lean Six Sigma certification. The course balanced classroom instruction with web-based learning. ...

... "Using the Web-enhanced delivery format of UA Fort Smith's Lean Six Sigma course, Clay said, would allow companies of all types and sizes to make the best use of classroom time, reduce training costs and improve student retention of Six Sigma concepts. " ...

Via UA Fort Smith: UA Fort Smith News,

LeanSix Sigma Improves Processes

Military uses lean six sigma to decrease the cycle time for maintenance and repair of its assets. The facilities and business processes are designed and refined to increase the flow and throughput of the work. ...

... "Many officials credit AirSpeed - formerly Lean Six Sigma - with helping improve processes, from assessing what work is needed to ordering spare parts to scheduling final flight testing to changing bad habits. " ...

Via Marine Corps Times: Aircraft repair centers

Lean SixSigma Military Career Path

Military commander brings Lean Six Sigma background to new assignment. ...

... "While serving as the wing maintenance officer, he developed and implemented the Consolidated Maintenance Organization (CMO) Pilot Demonstration, consolidating all squadron, maintenance and squadron aircraft under CPRW-11 while implementing Lean/Six Sigma practices within Wing Organizational Level Aircraft Maintenance. " ...

Via Dowagiac Daily News: Commander

Six Sigma Champion

Lean and Six Sigma implementations and the benefits are discussed. ...

Lean Six Sigma Discussed

Lean sigma techniques discussed, including control charts. ...

Quality Award for Army Center

Army engineering center is recognized for its Lean Six Sigma achievements with a Malcolm Baldrige Award. ...

... "Rowland said ARDEC had competed in the President's Quality Award process and used that as an incentive for implementing management programs like Total Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma. Donelle Denery, who manages ARDEC's performance excellence programs, said the agency was able to promote new management programs by getting almost total participation from managers. " ...

Via Government Executive: Army Quality

Via ARDEC: Malcolm Baldrige Award: "The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center here today became the first Department of Defense organization in history selected to receive the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. President George W. Bush and Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez announced ARDEC's selection this morning in a joint news release. "

Lean SixSigma Healthcare Efficiency

Rising healthcare costs require a multi-pronged approach to control, including efficiency of the delivery systems. ...

... "Working with the area health systems to institute Lean Six Sigma to improve efficiency and quality at the major hospitals. " ...

Via Democrat & Chronicle: Medical Costs

Leansigma Customer Focus

Lean and Six Sigma hybrid methods are synthesized to differentiate in the eyes of the customer. Global consulting firm provides training in these methods. ...

... "head of the $53-million turnover firm said he provided advice to manufacturing and service companies on LeanSigma -- a hybrid of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma principles. " ...

Via Sify: Listen to customer

Aerospace Lean Six Sigma

Aerospace company satisfies its customers' expectations using a foundation of Lean Six Sigma to enable it to deliver. ...

... "Rouleau has also implemented the Lean Six Sigma system, which in the business world means the company looks to improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve customer relations. " ...

Via Hudson Star-Observer: Airworthy Aerospace

Navy Lean Six Sigma Lowers Backorders

Navy leader shares his perspective on the benefits of lean. ...

... "Asked about his support for Lean Six Sigma, Roesner said the practice of continuous process improvement has helped lower backorders at NAVICP to their lowest point ever because we took out the unnecessary work. " ...

Via Battle Creek Enquirer: Federal Presentation

Lean Six Sigma Life Sciences Conference

Developing and Deploying Lean Six Sigma Practices in the Life Sciences Industry conference is scheduled for December 3-5, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, PA. ...

... "The conference will feature a keynote address on DuPont's Six Sigma Deployment-Experiences and Recommended Practices from a Fortune 100 Company by Steven P. Bailey, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, DuPont Engineering and Research Technology on Tuesday, December 4th at 1 PM. Another keynote on Project Selection - the Achilles Heel of Lean Six Sigma by Ronald D. Snee, Ph.D., Principal and Lean Six Sigma Initiative Leader, Tunnell Consulting, will commence on Monday, December 3rd at 1:30 PM. Both Dr. Bailey and Dr. Snee are respected thought leaders and authors in the area of Lean Six Sigma. " ...

Deploying Lean Six Sigma Practices in the Life Sciences Industry Conference

It's a Lean Six Sigma Town

Fort Wayne Indiana citizen benefit from city services improved by Lean Six Sigma methods. ...

... "The mayor will discuss how using high performance partnerships with Lean Six Sigma can improve city services and save taxpayers millions of dollars. Lean Six Sigma has saved Fort Wayne over $10 million, they said. " ...

Via Fort Wayne Business Weekly: Lean Six Sigma Showcase

PPG Lean Six Sigma Process Discussed

PPG Automotive Refinish shares insights on Lean Six Sigma with partners at upcoming seminar. ...

... "PPG will co-facilitate a NACE sponsored Roundtable titled Lean - Understanding the Process. The roundtables will provide a forum to discuss Lean Six Sigma processes in the collision center ... " ...

Via ABRN: PPG TPS Programs

Lean Sigma Business Workshops

Workshop series offered. ...

... "To kick off the initiative, a free half-day introduction to Lean Six Sigma will be offered Sept. 22 at SiMT. The Pee Dee Section (Section 1124) of the American Society for Quality is one of more than 250 ASQ sections. " ...

Via South Carolina Now: Business workshops

Lean Six Sigma Consulting Organization Acquired

Accenture completes acquisition of the George Group. ...

... "As part of its comprehensive management consulting capabilities, Accenture will now be able to provide clients with offerings and techniques developed by George Group, including Lean Six Sigma, which combines process improvement methodology with efficient process discipline to reduce delivery times, lower costs and increase customer satisfaction. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The transition of George Group's 250 employees to Accenture complements Accenture's aggressive recruiting initiatives to meet rapidly growing client demand for management consulting services, especially in process-improvement solutions leading to enhanced performance.

George Group consultants have provided services to Fortune 500 companies and government organizations in more than 54 countries. In addition to Lean Six Sigma, George Group has developed techniques such as Fast Innovation, which provides companies with methods and processes to accelerate and sustain innovation, and Conquering Complexity, which helps companies measure and reduce the impact of complexity within their organizations. " ...

Via Accenture: Acquisition of George Group, Specialists in Process Improvement, Accelerating Innovation and Streamlining Operations

Lean Six Sigma for Manufacturing Complexity

Webinar this week ...

... "Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. will be holding a webcast, entitled Implementing Lean/Six Sigma in Complex Industries: A Case Study at Endicott Interconnect Technologies, on September 6, 2007. The webcast will discuss the weaknesses in five essential factors that make most complex Lean/Six Sigma deployments falter. " ...

Register for Webcast on Implementing Lean/Six Sigma in Complex Industries

Lean Labor Productivity

Local officials evaluate lean methods ...

... "Combining Lean and Six Sigma which generates long term change is designed to incorporate the best of both methodologies. " ...

Via Cumberland Times: Celebrate Work and Productivity

Lean and SixSigma EQ Peas and Carrots

Lean can accelerate the progress seen in Six Sigma implementations and the methodologies complement one another. ...

... "It has become so obvious that the two go together in Serigraph's lean journey that it almost can be raised to the level of axiom - quality improvements can go only so far without lean - or total quality management is impossible without lean disciplines. " ...

Via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Six Sigma, lean strategy

Seminar Explores Lean Six Sigma Role in Global Competition

APICS chapter offers Lean Six Sigma seminar on Tuesday, Aug 28th, 2007. ...

... "Competing Globally with Lean Six Sigma will offer a brief history of Lean Six Sigma, a process-improvement method, then move on to practical application of the principles in eliminating waste and variation to enhance global competitiveness. " ...

Via St. Cloud Times: Growth

Healthcare Cost Efficiency Using Lean Six Sigma

Hospitals see Lean methods as answer to rising costs. ...

... "We have a process called Lean Six Sigma, she said. Basically we look at hospital processes to see where we can improve quality by becoming more efficient. " ...

Via Cumberland Times: Hospital Costs

Lean Transition Leadership

Lydall leader passes the baton to his successor and acknowledges the company's operational efficiency accomplishments through Lean Six Sigma. ...

... "With this accomplished, we directed our attention to renewing our focus on innovation through new-product development and on marketing efforts. And, finally, we tackled reducing costs and improving quality through our Lean Six Sigma program. I'm pleased with the progress that management and all employees have made on these fronts. " ...

Via Lydall: APPOINTMENT OF DALE G. BARNHART (PDF)

Contract Manages Lean Six Sigma Support

Naval Sea Systems Command has extended contract with Alion Science and Technology, to provide acquisition management support to its Program Executive Office, including support of Lean Six Sigma efforts. ...

... "The option, which runs from June 1, 2007 through June 6, 2008, covers ship project directive (SPD) execution planning and financial execution; government furnished equipment (GFE) acquisition, delivery management and production management; configuration management; program management and Lean Six Sigma support; and business and financial planning. The contract runs for a total of five years, including a one-year base period and four, one-year options. The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $33 million. " ...

Via Alion: Contract Option to Support Navy's Program Executive Office

Hospital Lean SixSigma Success Stories Discussed

Teams discuss Lean Six Sigma successes in hospitals. ...

... "Teams from Unity, Thompson, Rochester General and Strong Memorial hospitals will share their success stories, results and lessons learned through applying Lean Six Sigma to improve processes. 8 a.m. June 21. Strong Memorial Hospital " ...

Via Democrat & Chronicle: Business Events

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

Kaizen Enables Hospital Improvements

Hospital sees benefits from kaizen approach to continuous improvement, where the workforce is empowered to seek change. ...

... "Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ind., focused on changing the culture and environment in its surgical area to improve operations. Practice changes were driven by stringent data analysis, as well some newer methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen. " ...

Via Infection Control Today: Hospital Efficiency

Sustaining Lean Six Sigma Achievements

Integrated enterprise excellence is a method for sustaining Lean Six Sigma performance levels. ...

... "Lean Six Sigma has provided some relief and helped many businesses make significant performance improvements. Yet in many businesses, results of the first few implementations are impressive, usually because the goals were easily achievable ... " ...

Via Quality Management: Sustaining Excellence

Regal Beloit Earnings Driven By Lean SixSigma

Regal-Beloit sees growth and sustains profitability through Lean Six Sigma, which helps the company increase margins. Regal-Beloit uses GE Six Sigma methods. ...

... "The Company's initiatives continued to gain traction and had a significant impact on the Company's performance. New products and acquisition growth fueled sales growth, while Lean Six Sigma helped support operating margins. Net sales increased 5.1% to $418.6 million from $398.3 million in the first quarter of 2006. " ...

Via Regal Beloit: 11% Earnings Per Share Increase on Strength of Industrial Markets

Project Charter: Lean Six Sigma Approach For Smart Operations

Bearing Point will assist military in their improvement program, which builds on Lean Six Sigma methods. ...

... "The Air Force's Smart Ops program charter incorporates both Lean and Six Sigma business process improvement tools. " ...

Air Force Work Process Improvement