RADCL Process

FiveTwelve Group launches RADCL Software to drive the successful implementation of the market research process using its Web 2.0 platform. ...

... "Modeled after Six Sigma methods, RADCL is a process that makes research simpler, shorter and more effective by harnessing the power of teams, regardless of geographic proximity. From simple research, like polling, or complex research, like testing new concepts, RADCL improves business intelligence and performance. " ...

Via RADCL Software: Web 2.0 Research Process

Six Sigma Career Path at Eli Lilly

Six Sigma professional discusses career path at Eli Lilly. ...

... "Something I find very attractive about Lilly is the opportunity to own your career. I have worked in business development, marketing, sales and now Six Sigma since joining Lilly. There is no one set career path for MBA hires at Lilly. " ...

Via The Monroe Street Journal: Eli Lilly

Six Sigma Expertise Improves Acquisition Synergy

Chemtura completes acquisition of Kaufman Holdings Corporation. CEO expects synergies from products, processes, and systems. Chemtura uses Six Sigma to improve manufacturing processes and also to improve finance, accounting, marketing, procurement and other business processes. More than 1000 Chemtura employees are trained in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques. ...

... "Chemtura Chairman and CEO Robert L. Wood: Our existing Petroleum Additives / Lubricants business is core to our growth, and Hatco and Anderol fit in well with this business. There are related product offerings in key customer areas, as well as the opportunity to strengthen alliances with major suppliers. There may be distribution synergies as well, benefiting our global customers, he said. Chemtura will add industry expertise, Six Sigma-based products and processes, and new information technology systems that will benefit Kaufman customers. " ...

Via Chemtura: Chemtura Completes Acquisition of Kaufman Holdings Corporation

Six Sigma Marketing ROI

Marketing is key to a successful business strategy that is focused on growth. A disciplined process is necessary for implementing marketing strategies that transform the business' commercial success. ...

... "In fact, the ROI process at Dow Corning actually emerged from its Voice of the Customer (Six Sigma) efforts." ...

Via MarketingProfs: Marketing ROI in 2007 ...

Balanced Scorecard Decision Support

Financial company deploys BI software to enable decision support through a balanced scorecard. ...

... "Pentaho Corp., creator of the world's most popular open source business intelligence (BI) suite, announced that Italian commercial finance firm Unionfidi S.C. has deployed Pentaho’s Open BI Suite to deliver a balanced scorecard, reporting, and analysis application that provides vital information and decision support to multiple departments. This application, built with the Pentaho Open BI Suite and called UFIntelligence, is deployed to Unionfidi S.C. employees in risk management, accounting, human resources, marketing, and other departments: said Davide De Ruvo, CIO at Unionfidi S.C.. The centerpiece of this application is a balanced scorecard that provides key metrics from multiple business perspectives including financial, customer, business process, and learning and growth. Our users also have access to supporting reports and analytical views linked to the scorecard, and receive standard reports relevant to their roles via e-mail. Users in the Loans Department, for example, receive frequent, timely reports on customer loan deadlines. " ...

Via Pentaho: Italian Financial Firm Unionfidi S.C. Deploys Pentaho for Enterprise Business Intelligence ...

Lean Principles Take Hold

CEO remarks on third quarter performance with special emphasis on its lean transformation. ...

... "We are very pleased with our third quarter results, which represented new quarterly highs in terms of net sales and Adjusted EBITDA. Our 14.5% increase in our top line and 21.5% increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter versus a year ago were driven by improved sales execution and marketing. Additionally, our lean manufacturing principles are taking hold and helping us manage costs and improve service, said Charlie Eitel Simmons' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. " ...

Via Simmons: Simmons Company Reports Record Third Quarter Results (PDF)

Lean Manufacturing Marketer ...

Spirits company sees lean as ideal ...

... "Parnell's vision for the company is as a lean, manufacturing and marketing firm, employing just 30, all pulling together to sell one product. " ...

Via Scotland on Sunday: Read: Drambuie finds a recipe for survival

Business Training: Lean Manufacturing

Upcoming lean manufacturing basics course ...

... "Monday's sessions include: 9 a.m., business consultation; 10 a.m., business basics; 2 p.m., financing your business; 3:30 p.m., business consultation. Tuesday's schedule: 9 a.m., business consultation; 10 a.m., 21st Century marketing system; 1:30 p.m., customer service; 3 p.m. basics of lean manufacturing. " ...

Via The Shreveport Times: Read

Lean Expert Appointed Company President ...

... "Robert F. Mater Jr. was recently appointed president of Quest Technologies, LLC. Mater, who has extensive background in turnaround management, lean manufacturing, entrepreneurship and marketing, was previously president of Reese Products. " ...

Via South Bend Tribune

SixSigma CobIT ITIL: Future IT Operations ...

New book published that emphasizes Six Sigma in the IT function ...

... "Proxima Technology Chief Executive Officer, Steve Jones commented We were very pleased to participate in itSMF's new Six Sigma for IT Management book. We have continued to incorporate Six Sigma techniques into our systems management platform since early 2001 and know a number of other companies have followed suit. It is exciting to see this continued momentum and a book published on this topic. Gartner's Research Director, Ed Holub By year-end 2010, ITIL, Six Sigma and CobiT will become the de facto process, quality and governance frameworks utilized by IT operational groups. " ...

Via Proxima Technology: Proxima Technology's Marketing Director Co-Authors Six Sigma for IT Management Book ...

Kaizen Implementation StockerYale ...

Kaizen implementation is undertaken by Stocker ...

... "The operating loss for the second quarter was $0.7 million versus $0.9 million in 2005, excluding stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million and asset impairment charges in 2005 of $0.6 million, a 17% improvement. Research and development expenses of $0.7 million, were 3% lower than the second quarter of 2005. Selling expenses increased 24% to $0.6 million due to increased marketing and sales activities in the U.S. and Europe and FX impact in Canada. General and administrative expense rose 16% due to the expensing of stock based compensation resulting from the Company's adoption of FAS123R and consulting expenses related to Kaizen implementation in Montreal. " ...

Via StockerYale: StockerYale Announces Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results

Lean Manufacturing Partnership Program: Semiconductors ...

Data I/O is expanding the membership of its Preferred Partnership Program. The company is working with several leading memory and microcontroller companies to establish partnerships. ...

... "Under the terms of the Preferred Partnership Program, Data I/O and its Preferred Partners will coordinate their efforts to dedicate direct, focused resources for closer customer support at the device level as well as local sales, marketing and technical levels. Preferred Partnership Program benefits to mutual customers and collaboration areas between Data I/O and its Preferred Partners are: Helping both Preferred Partners and mutual customers to improve profitability and achieve lean manufacturing by reducing RMAs and introducing higher quality standards. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Partnership Program: Semiconductors: Via Data I/O: Leading Semiconductor Manufacturers Participate in Data I/O’s Preferred Partnership Program ...

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System ...

Semicon manufacturer, MagnaChip, leverages Six Sigma management system to increase quality, lower costs, improve its reputation in the market. ...

... "Robert Krakauer, EVP of Strategic Operations and CFO of MagnaChip Semiconductor, said, During the quarter, we initiated a Six Sigma management system that is expected to result in improved product quality, substantial cost savings, and enhance our industry leading profile. This initiative specifically focuses on three areas within MagnaChip: Sales & marketing, Research & Development, and Production. Our Six Sigma initiatives will allow us to more effectively deliver industry-leading solutions to our consumer electronics and communications customers worldwide and place us on the same corporate development path as recognized global industry leaders. This program is not only limited to enhancing cost savings and quality but will be actively used to improve overall business management, innovation and execution. " ...

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System: Via MagnaChip Semiconductor: MagnaChip Semiconductor Reports First Quarter Results ...



MagnaChip Semiconductor is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors addressing the convergence of consumer electronics and communications devices. We focus on CMOS image sensors and flat panel display drivers, which are complex, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors that capture images and enable and enhance the features and capabilities of both small and large flat panel displays. MagnaChip also provides wafer foundry services utilizing CMOS high voltage, embedded memory, analog and power process technologies for the manufacture of IC's for customer-owned designs. MagnaChip has world-class manufacturing capabilities and an extensive portfolio of approximately 11,900 registered and pending patents. As a result, MagnaChip is a valued partner in providing leading technology solutions to its customers worldwide.

Six Sigma World-Class Performance ...

MagnaChip launches Six Sigma program to drive to world-class performance. ...

... "MagnaChip Semiconductor, a leading specialty foundry service provider, today announced that the Company is initiating Six Sigma management system that is expected to result in improved product quality, substantial cost savings, and enhance MagnaChip's industry leading profile. MagnaChip inaugurated the Company-wide initiative on March 21, 2006 at the Company's headquarters in Cheongju. These new initiatives will specifically focus on three areas within MagnaChip: Sales & marketing, Research & Development, and Production. " ...

Six Sigma World-Class Performance: Via MagnaChip: New Initiatives Expected to Deliver Cost Savings and Enhance World-Class Performance ...

Six Sigma Business Flexibility ...

Not just Six Sigma operational excellence, but balance with business flexibility is key to success ...

... "And in recent years, philosophical movements such as Six Sigma have resulted in a heavy internal focus on quality and operations, says Beth Zimmerman, founder and principal of Cerebellas, a Long Beach, New York, firm that provides strategy and marketing solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. " ...

Six Sigma Business Flexibility: Is Your Business Model Flexible Enough? Via MSNBC ...

Lean Sigma Blitz: Presentation at Manufacturing Conference ...

nMetric leader delivers presentation on the Lean Sigma Blitz at the upcoming National Manufacturing Week conference ...

... "Jason. P. Premo, Vice President Sales and Marketing of nMetric, LLC, has been invited to be a guest speaker at the annual National Manufacturing Week (NMW), during March 20-23, 2006 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago O'Hare), IL. Premo will present two abstracts, Lean Sigma Blitz: Implement Continuous Improvement in Half the Time through Collaborative Manufacturing and How to Achieve Lean Scheduling and Kanban Workflow: 5 Secrets of World Class Manufacturing, as part of National Manufacturing Week’s Enterprise IT/ Supply Chain & Logistics track. The first session (ID# 2M33) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, from 2:00 p.m. until 2:50 p.m. The second session (ID# 4E52) is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. " ...

Lean Sigma Blitz: Presentation at Manufacturing Conference: Via nMetric: NMETRIC PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR LEAN FACTORY SCHEDULING AND MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEMS (MES): Jason Premo, Vice President Sales & Marketing and Six Sigma Master Black Belt for nMetric, will present practical lean workflow methods and case studies at the annual National Manufacturing Week in Chicago during the week of March 20th ...

Six Sigma Career Path: General Electric Chief Marketing Officer ...

GE's Six Sigma career path leads to executive ranks ...

... "He also served as the quality leader for GE Capital where he used six sigma methodologies to improve processes for the business and its customers. Henson joined GE in 1987 and was named a Company officer in 1999. " ...

Six Sigma Career Path: General Electric Chief Marketing Officer: Via General Electric: GE Names Dan Henson Chief Marketing Officer; 18-year Company Veteran To Lead Global Sales and Marketing Efforts ...

Leverage Lean Manufacturing Capabilities: Growth through Acquisition ...

General Cable grows through acquisition as it leverages lean manufacturing capability to new facilities. ...

... "Beru brings to General Cable a profitable, low cost assembly operation and available capacity to support this growth, said Roger Roundhouse, Vice President and General Manager of General Cable's Wire Harness and Assembly business. We look forward to working closely with our new associates at the Cuernavaca facility to further enhance the profitability and regional growth of this business through the application of our industry leading assembly processes and the leveraging of our world class lean manufacturing capabilities, he concluded. General Cable (NYSE:BGC), headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty and communications markets. " ...

Leverage Lean Manufacturing Capabilities: Growth through Acquisition: Via General Cable: General Cable Corporation Acquires Mexican-Based Automotive Aftermarket Business ...

Lean Manufacturing Methods Accelerate ...

Marketing firm uses lean manufacturing methods to accelerate set-up and tear-down times. ...

... "Livonia-based Exhibit Works uses lean manufacturing methods and its own engineering processes to keep installation and tear-down budgets on track, said Matt Hubbard, corporate director of marketing and communications. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Methods Accelerate: Via Crains Detroit: Automakers to appeal to all senses at auto show ...

Merck Transformation: Lean Manufacturing Drives Operational Efficiency ...

Merck is in the midst of a major restructuring and lean manufacturing transformation to drive operational efficiencies. Jacob Fenton explores Merck's sale of manufacturing assets, headcount reduction, and impact on the surrounding community. ...

Merck Transformation: Lean Manufacturing: Via North Penn Life: Merck won't close West Point facility ...

... "Manufacturing jobs are being trimmed throughout the company. And while lean manufacturing is at the heart of the company's restructuring plans, Merck also plans to close one basic research site and two preclinical development sites by 2008. " ...

Major restructuring announced by Merck. ...

Via Merck: Merck Announces Initial Steps In Global Restructuring Program: Initial Phase of Cost Reduction Program Expected to Yield Cumulative Pretax Savings of $3.5 Billion to $4.0 Billion in 2006-2010 ...

... "Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) announced the first phase of a global restructuring program designed to reduce the Company's cost structure, increase efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. The initial steps will include the implementation of a new supply strategy by the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD), which is intended to create a leaner, more cost-effective and customer-focused manufacturing model over the next three years. The actions we are announcing today are an important first step in positioning Merck to meet the challenges the Company faces now and in the future, said Richard T. Clark, chief executive officer and president of Merck & Co., Inc. We are engaged in an ongoing effort to enhance efficiencies throughout the Company and improve the way we discover, develop, manufacture and market our medicines and vaccines and ensure that we get them to patients who need them as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. Going forward, we also plan to pursue improved approaches to R&D, and marketing and sales. " ...

Emphasis on streamlined business processes and operational efficiency when announcing new CEO of Merck. ...

Richard T. Clark Named Chief Executive Officer and President of Merck; Company Veteran with Managed Care and Manufacturing Experience to Lead Merck ...

... "Here at Merck, Dick Clark has been the architect of some of this Company’s most important strategic initiatives. He has been a force within Merck to maximize the potential of the pipeline, accelerate the introduction of new medicines, streamline business processes, and focus resources in ways that maximize competitive advantage. Dick is uniquely experienced and exceptionally well qualified to lead the Company in turning Merck’s excellent science into innovative products that benefit patients and build shareholder value. " ...

Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines in more than 20 therapeutic categories. The Company devotes extensive efforts to increase access to medicines through far-reaching programs that not only donate Merck medicines but help deliver them to the people who need them. Merck also publishes unbiased health information as a not-for-profit service.

Lean Manufacturing Training: UK Towards 2010 Program ...

UK businesses are being offered training by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), Towards 2010 program, in topics such as lean manufacturing. ...

Lean Manufacturing Training: UK Towards 2010 Program: Via the Business: Funding for new skills ...

... "It might be IT skills that allows a firm to use e-commerce, a short course on marketing to help with sales, or a few days on lean manufacturing methods that could quickly transform a production line. " ...

SixSigma Perfect Products Services ...

Upcoming seminar on Six Sigma perfection in product and service delivery. ...

SixSigma Perfect Products Services: Via Pacific Business News: Coming Up in Business ...

... "Oct. 25: Sales & Marketing Executives of Honolulu meeting. Speaker/topic: Dennis Holton, president and CEO of The Cavalry Inc.; Six sigma: Learn how to deliver near-perfect products and services. Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii hotel. " ...

Six Sigma Marketing ...

Seminar on Six Sigma marketing application this week ...

Six Sigma Marketing: Via Santa Cruz Sentinal: Business Calendar Monday October 16, 2005 ...

... "Silicon Valley American Marketing Association presents SIX SIGMA MARKETING 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at Network Meeting Center at Techmart, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Cost: $30-$85. " ...

Six Sigma Customer Experience

Six Sigma Customer Experience: Delivering a Customer Experience that Matters: GE Insurance Solutions Expert to Share Insights at Conference ...

... "Gonzalez will also discuss some of the processes and metrics GE Insurance Solutions uses to ensure and measure and sustain customer satisfaction. They include Six Sigma – a methodology applied to eliminate defects in operations – and Net Promoter Score – measuring how likely a customer would be to recommend a company to someone else. Gonzalez is Customer Experience Leader for GE Insurance Solutions and leads a global team that enables the company to deliver unsurpassed customer service. He has served in several sales, marketing and Quality roles with the company. Before joining GE, Gonzalez held various underwriting, sales and leadership roles at Chubb Insurance. He has a degree in Finance from the University of South Florida and is Six Sigma Certified. " ...

GE Insurance Solutions (NYSE: GE) protects people, property and reputations. With more than $48 billion in combined assets, the GE Insurance Solutions group of companies is one of the world’s leading providers of commercial insurance, reinsurance and risk management services. Combining deep practical risk expertise with GE's business acumen, our dedicated professionals in offices around the globe help customers understand and manage risk more effectively.

Board Exec with Business SixSigma IT Experience ...

Board Exec with Business SixSigma IT Experience: Via Analog Devices: Analog Devices Announces New Board Member

... "Mr. Hodgson joined DuPont in 1966 and has held a number of leadership positions within the company, serving as a general manager since 1979, group executive since 1998 and an executive officer since 2002. Mr. Hodgson has broad-based, global business experience in sales, marketing and general management. In addition, Mr. Hodgson brings a close familiarity with the semiconductor industry which stems from his role in leading DuPont's successful Electronic Materials business unit for 10 years during which time the unit became a leading supplier in the global electronic materials segment of the electronics industry. As a member of DuPont's Office of the Chief Executive, his experience includes leading DuPont's five major business divisions and global functional leadership for marketing and sales, sourcing, Six Sigma and information technology. " ...

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.

Six Sigma Value Proposition: Metrics

Six Sigma Value Proposition: Metrics: Via Marketing Profs: How to Create Stronger Value Propositions

Jill Konrath writes about influencing customers with Six Sigma metrics and a compelling value proposition ...

... "So many companies today are already involved in tracking things within their organization. If their company is involved in Six Sigma or other quality-type initiatives, measurement is an integral part of their operations. " ...

SixSigma Quality Supplier: Belton Group ...

SixSigma Quality Supplier: Belton Group: Via Seagate: Seagate Technology News Release Seagate Technology Honors Supply Chain Excellence for 2005

Belton Group recognized a Six Sigma quality supplier by Seagate ...

... "The Belton Group, a leading manufacturer of Arm Coil Assembly and Hook-Up, was this year's Outstanding Supplier in the Mechanical Components category. In addition to delivering on aggressive volume requirements, Belton consistently outperformed its peers to meet Seagate's quality, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and technology metrics. " ...

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage.

Six Sigma Sales Marketing Conference ...

Via DMNews.com : Six Sigma Sales and Marketing Conference ...

... "Sept. 7-9 -- 2nd Annual Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing Conference -- New Orleans Marriott. Call 800/959-6549. " ...

Goodrich Exec Extensive SixSigma Experience ...

Goodrich Exec Extensive SixSigma Experience: Goodrich Appoints President, Engine Control Systems Division ...

Goodrich values extensive Six Sigma experience in executive appointment ...

... "He began his career with the Garrett Engine Turbine Company, and served in a variety of engineering and management roles with AlliedSignal in the U.S. and Europe (prior to the companies becoming part of Honeywell). Duvall holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering as well as an MBA in Marketing from Arizona State University. He also has extensive Six Sigma experience. " ...

Goodrich's Engine Control Systems division is one of the world's leading independent engine control suppliers. The division provides complete control systems for both civil and military engines, large and small. It employs over 1,600 people at six facilities in North America and Europe. Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolio of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.

Tag: Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Recognition: General Cable ...

Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Recognition: General Cable: Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Recognition: General Cable Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results and Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock ...

General Cable recognized for its dedication to lean six sigma manufacturing implementations ...

... "Our focus on continuous improvement also resulted in three General Cable plants being recently selected as finalists for IndustryWeek's North American 2005 Best Plants award, added Kenny. This recognition, which is not specific to any one industry or line of business, is a testimony to the hard work and dedication our North American Manufacturing team, under the leadership of Larry Fast, has to Lean Manufacturing and the utilization of Six-Sigma quality improvement tools. " ...

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty and communications markets.

Lean Manufacturing Executive Experience ...

Lean Manufacturing Executive Experience: Simmons Bedding Company announced today that Robert Burch has joined its executive leadership team, assuming the role of Executive Vice President of Operations as part of its corporate restructuring plan ...

Executive appointment at Simmons leverages lean manufacturing experience ...

... "Mr. Burch led the rationalization of order management functions, implemented new planning scheduling systems, and developed a new logistics and transportation network for North America. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Burch led Steelcase’s North American Core Product Manufacturing and implemented lean manufacturing programs based on the Toyota manufacturing system. " ...

Atlanta-based Simmons Bedding Company is one of the world's largest mattress manufacturers, manufacturing and marketing a broad range of products including Beautyrest®, BackCare®, BackCare Kids®, Olympic® Queen, Deep Sleep® and HealthSmart™. The Company operates 17 conventional bedding manufacturing facilities and three juvenile bedding manufacturing facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico. Simmons is committed to developing superior mattresses and promoting a higher quality sleep for consumers around the world.

Six Sigma Certification Assistance

Six Sigma Certification Assistance: National In-Store: National In-Store (NIS) Names Craig Tiernan Vice President of Quality Assurance: NIS expands outsourced QA services, including Six Sigma certification assistance, to clients ...

... "In his new position, Tiernan will continue to oversee NIS's QA programs while spearheading the company's initiatives to offer outsourced QA services, including Six Sigma certification assistance, to clients. " ...

National In-Store (NIS), is the fastest-growing US retail resources provider, serving more than three million retail sites annually with more than 10,000 field associates. NIS offers a wide range of merchandising, ISO fulfillment, experiential marketing, mystery shopping, quality assurance and technical services. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, maintains offices throughout North America. NIS is part of Omnicom Group, Inc.’s Radiate Retail Group.

Implement Lean Manufacturing Philosophy ...

Implement Lean Manufacturing Philosophy: Infor SyteLine 7 Gains Significant Momentum with Manufacturing Markets: Solution’s Newest Enhancements Support Global Traction and Vertical Penetration ...

... "Formerly a MAPICS solution, Infor SyteLine offers an integrated suite of extended ERP, customer relationship management and supply chain management tools to manufacturers. The software suite provides the efficiency to sell and deliver more with less, and the flexibility to adapt to changing business dynamics. The system was designed to serve as the basis for implementing Lean Manufacturing philosophies and equips manufacturers to compete successfully against time. Manufacturers rely on Infor SyteLine to provide the enterprise management systems necessary to move forward in today's global economy and manage for tomorrow's challenges. " ...

Infor is the largest global software provider exclusively focused on delivering world-class enterprise applications to select verticals in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Infor delivers integrated best-in-class products that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as supply chain planning, relationship management, demand management, ERP, warehouse management, marketing-driven distribution, and business intelligence. With more than 2,400 employees in 47 global offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to 17,500 customers in over 70 countries.

Baldridge Examiner SixSigma Experience

Baldridge Examiner SixSigma Experience: NMETRIC VICE PRESIDENT JASON P. PREMO APPOINTED EXAMINER FOR MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD: Jason P. Premo will serve on 2005 Board of Examiners to review and evaluate applications for highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive ...

... "I am honored to be a part of such a prestigious award and am excited about working with the Board of Examiners for the upcoming year, states Jason Premo, nMetric VP of Sales and Marketing. As a previous manufacturing engineer, manager and executive over the past 10 years, I can attest to the bottom line benefits achieved at my own factories, having leveraged many areas of the Baldrige Criteria to define systems, processes and measures to achieve my Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma goals. Premo adds, Companies that are looking to develop their own roadmap for world class performance should seriously consider learning and incorporating the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria. " ...

nMetric® provides manufacturers with Lean Production Management Software that picks up where traditional ERP business systems end…to address the challenges of today’s demanddriven manufacturing environment. Our patented 4C@SITE® solution is a collaborative, scalable and completely integrated platform that provides Lean Manufacturers with the tools needed to balance, schedule, visualize, execute, track, analyze and improve the real-time activities of the factory floor, while building a better link to the enterprise and supply chain. The solution is web-engineered from the ground up using the latest Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) architecture, is 100% thin client, and is completely platform independent to work with virtually any operation system, database, commercial or legacy ERP, and factory floor application.

Information about the Baldrige National Quality Program and the application process is available from the Baldrige National Quality Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Administration Bldg., Room A600, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Telephone: 301-975-2036. For further information about the Baldrige Award, reporters can contact Jan Kosko, NIST Public and Business Affairs.

Six Sigma Engineering Best Practices ...

Six Sigma Engineering Best Practices: CADTRAIN's COACH/LMS Helps Raytheon with Knowledge Management ...

... "Raytheon has been using CADTRAIN's COACH/LMS product since 2001 and has seen a very high adoption rate for users completing the Pro/E training and developing their Pro/E skills. However, becoming an effective engineer at Raytheon requires more than just Pro/E training. It is also critical to know engineering best practices, corporate best practices, six sigma and other skills related to Raytheon's product development processes. " ...

CADTRAIN was founded in 1989 and focuses on the development, marketing and support of e-Learning and Knowledge Management solutions for CAD and PLM users. CADTRAIN's learning solutions include COACH – a complete curriculum of e-Learning courses for Pro/ENGINEER; COACH/LMS – a complete Learning System for Pro/ENGINEER; and the CADTRAIN Online Learning Center – a hosted learning site for Pro/E professionals. More than 1000 companies worldwide use COACH as a key part of their training and support strategy.

Six Sigma Strategic Initiative

Six Sigma Strategic Initiative: JLG Organization Structure Supports Strategic Initiatives; Company Enhances Commitment to Services, Market Focus, and Six Sigma Initiatives

... "JLG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: JLG) announced today an organizational alignment that is intended to support the Company's strategic plan and specific initiatives to grow its service operations, diversify channels to market and bring increased focus to its Six Sigma program. " ...

JLG Industries, Inc. is the world's leading producer of access equipment (aerial work platforms and telehandlers) and highway-speed telescopic hydraulic excavators. The Company's diverse product portfolio encompasses leading brands such as JLG(R) aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak(R), Lull(R) and Gradall(R) telehandlers; Gradall excavators; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products for end users. JLG markets its products and services through a multi-channel approach that includes a highly trained sales force, and utilizes a broad range of marketing techniques, integrated supply programs and a network of distributors in the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. In addition, JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support for its customers. JLG's manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Belgium, and France, with sales and service operations on six continents.

Lean Manufacturing DemandPull Management ...

Lean Manufacturing DemandPull Management: Webinar Demonstration ...

Web seminar by Pelion on their demand management solution for supporting lean manufacturing techniques, such as demand-pull ...

... "Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) Demand Manager, Date: Thursday, July 14, 2005 from 1:00-2:00 pm EST, Speaker: Dave Gleditsch, Chief Technology Officer, Pelion Systems, Inc. ... Objective: Dave Gleditsch, will host a complimentary Webinar to demonstrate Demand Manager and highlight how it’s driving automated demand-pull manufacturing at a major Tier 1 automotive supplier and a major consumer appliances manufacturer. " ...

... Demand-Pull system capabilities are integral to optimization of the manufacturing process which leads to excellence in lean manufacturing.

Pelion Systems is the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) software products and services based on Lean, Six Sigma, and Flow Manufacturing principles. With Pelion, leading manufacturers are able to liberate capital, grow profits and sustain breakthrough performance by optimizing operations and extend their supply network to include suppliers, customers and outsourced service providers in their business transformation. Pelion MPO integrates easily with existing ERP, MRP and APS systems and is able to scale from a single facility to an enterprise implementation. Based in Boulder, Colo., Pelion has sales and marketing offices in Chicago, Detroit and Austin.

Agile Lean Manufacturing Principles Through Better Planning

Agile Lean Manufacturing Principles Through Better Planning: Nissan North America Selects i2 Solutions to Help Enable Business Agility ...

i2's planning software selected by Nissan to drive agile business processes based on lean manufacturing principles ...

... "NNA selected i2 Factory Planner and i2 Master Data Management with a goal of gaining greater business agility through improved planning and data management. NNA goals include developing an improved scheduling process and inventory management capabilities. i2 Factory Planner is designed to allow companies to more precisely manage key manufacturing variables, from work center capacity and setup times to materials and labor availability, due dates and corporate production policies. It is built on the principles of lean manufacturing and constraint-based planning, to get the best throughput and customer service levels at the lowest inventory level and cost. i2 Master Data Management is designed to create a single enterprise thesaurus that can ensure data is consistently described, used, and stored within an organization. This approach can create a framework through which data is authored, monitored and maintained, and ensure the coordination of business systems that touch the data. " ...

Nissan North America is a separate corporation whose operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.

i2 is a leading provider of demand-driven supply chain solutions designed to enable business agility. i2's flexible solutions can synchronize demand and supply across an ever-changing global supply network. Nineteen of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to companies who are i2 customers. Seven of the Fortune global top 10 are also customers of i2. Founded in 1988 with a commitment to customer success and supply chain innovation, i2 has a history of delivering value by implementing solutions designed to provide a rapid return on investment.

Six Sigma Demand Management ...

Six Sigma Demand Management: SBTI Selects Siebel CRM OnDemand Over Salesforce.com: Premier Six Sigma Consulting Services Firm Chooses Hosted CRM Technology Leader to Improve Sales and Marketing Processes ...

Six Sigma services firm selects Siebel's hosted CRM solution to enable its demand management processes ...

... "Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEBL), the leading provider of customer-facing solutions, today announced that SBTI, a premier consulting services firm, chose Siebel CRM OnDemand over Salesforce.com for its hosted solution. Siebel CRM OnDemand allowed SBTI to improve and centralize communication with its customers and improve overall management and tracking of marketing program ROI. SBTI delivers Performance Excellence, Six Sigma, Lean Enterprise and Business Process Improvement. As one of the original three Six Sigma deployment firms, SBTI provides the core competencies, knowledge transfer, and solutions needed to transform today's businesses in an ever-changing, competitive global market. " ...

Siebel CRM OnDemand is a hosted CRM offering delivered over the Web and accessible from an Internet browser at a fixed price per user per month. Customers can deploy Siebel CRM OnDemand quickly, easily, and affordably without any up-front IT investments. Hosted by IBM, Siebel CRM OnDemand delivers complete sales, marketing, and service functionality; built-in customer analytics; virtual call center technology; embedded best practices; and world-class hosting services and support. Siebel CRM OnDemand is now available for purchase.

Lean Manufacturing Plant Quality Study ...

Plant Quality: J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Motor Corporation, General Motors Corporation Garner Most Awards in 2005 Initial Quality Study

... "General Motors Corporation sweeps the North/South America plant quality awards. General Motors Oshawa #2, Ontario, Canada, plant, which produces the Buick Century, Buick LaCrosse and Pontiac Grand Prix, earns the Gold Plant Quality Award. The Oshawa #1, Ontario, and Hamtramck, Mich., plants earn the Silver and Bronze Plant Quality awards, respectively. For the fourth consecutive year, Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara, Japan, car plant receives the Platinum Plant Quality Award for worldwide plant quality with a score of 59 PP100. The Tahara plant produces the Lexus GS 300/GS 430 and the Lexus LS 430. Toyota's Higashi-Fuji, Japan, plant and Nissan's Tochigi, Japan, plant earn the Silver and Bronze Plant Quality awards, respectively, among Asia Pacific plants. " ...

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting, training and customer satisfaction. The firm’s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Lean Manufacturing: Integrate IT with Business Strategy

Lean Manufacturing: Integrate IT with Business Strategy: MOD-PAC CORP. Appoints Marie Smith Chief Information Officer ...

... "MOD-PAC CORP. (NASDAQ: MPAC), a specialized commercial printer and manufacturer of custom paper board packaging, announced today that Marie Smith has joined its executive management team as Chief Information Officer. Ms. Smith was most recently Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer with Bausch and Lomb Inc. (NYSE: BOL) and brings to MOD-PAC a strong, results driven history of integrating information technology with business strategy to achieve organizational goals. " ...

MOD-PAC CORP is a rapidly growing, high value-added print services firm operating a unique lowcost business model. MOD-PAC’s strategy is to capture the market currently served by thousands of printers with under $5 million in annual print volume. By leveraging its capabilities to innovate, aggressively integrate technology into its marketing and operations and to provide economicallypriced, short run, on demand print products and services within its superprint facility, it can aggregate the small print shop market. Consistently outpacing the printing industry in growth and profits, MOD-PAC’s key differentiator is its success at being a just-in-time producer of short-run, quality print products. The Company applies lean manufacturing processes coupled with state-of-the-art printing technologies to challenge its competition and expand its market share.

Six Sigma Methodology: Efficiency Within Organizations ...

TMX Communications Wins 16 Philly Gold Awards ...

... "TMX uses its patented technologies to provide effective, measurable solutions to complex marketing and communications challenges for clients facing rapidly changing business environments. It is unique in its use of Six Sigma methodology, a scientific technique to dramatically improve efficiency within organizations. " ...

Six Sigma Career Path: GE 6S Experience Pays Off ...

Invitrogen Promotes Mark Gardner to Chief Marketing Officer; Process Excellence and Marketing Expert to Expand Reach to Customers Through Broad Range of Channels ...

... "Gardner has served Invitrogen in several roles since 2003, including Vice President of Process Improvement, where he introduced concepts such as Six Sigma and LEAN to the company. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Commercial Marketing, where he established a global council to leverage opportunities across the spectrum of marketing channels for the company's product portfolio. He first came to Invitrogen after a series of highly successful six sigma and acquisition integration projects at General Electric Medical Systems, Information Technologies division. " ...

Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) provides products and services that support academic and government research institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide in their efforts to improve the human condition. The company provides essential life science technologies for disease research, drug discovery, and commercial bioproduction. Invitrogen's own research and development efforts are focused on breakthrough innovation in all major areas of biological discovery including functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and cell biology -- placing Invitrogen's products in nearly every major laboratory in the world. Founded in 1987, Invitrogen is headquartered in Carlsbad, California and conducts business in more than 70 countries around the world. The company globally employs approximately 4,500 scientists and other professionals and had revenues of more than $1 billion in 2004.

Lean Manufacturing Operational Improvement Program ...

Ferro Announces First Quarter 2005 Unaudited Financial Results

... "Hector R. Ortino, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, First quarter operating results were in line with our expectations and demonstrate we are making rapid progress on improving the Company's performance. The positive trends shown in the first quarter are expected to accelerate in the second quarter, improving profits significantly. We will continue to take action across the Company to further improve operating results through aggressive marketing tactics and operational improvement programs such as lean manufacturing and supply chain management while continuing to invest in growth opportunities. " ...

Ferro Corporation is a major international producer of performance materials for industry, including coatings and performance chemicals. The Company has operations in 20 countries and reported sales of $1.8 billion in 2004.

QFD Framework for Managing Process Improvement

Title Page: Framework for Managing Process Improvement

... "Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic approach to determining and understanding customer requirements for products and services, and then translating those requirements into specifications for developing and delivering the desired products and services. QFD is based on a system of interlocking matrices that can be customized, as needed, to suit the types of products and services in question. From one to 44 matrices are developed depending on how elaborate and detailed the design team wishes to get. Typically, marketing, service, engineering, procurement, and production people work together and with customers to develop and refine the matrices. " ...

GE Six Sigma Career Pays Off ...

GE Six Sigma Career Pays Off: IKON Names Hickling as Head of Operations, Promotes Hershey to ...

IKON Office appoints GE Six Sigma veteran to customer care and supply chain leadership position ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Hickling brings nearly three decades of experience with General Electric Corporation in management, operations, marketing, finance and Six Sigma roles. ...

... IKON Office Solutions (NYSE:IKN), the world's largest independent channel for document management systems and services, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Hickling to the position of senior vice president of operations, and the promotion of Mark A. Hershey to the position of senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Both Hickling and Hershey will report to Matthew J. Espe, IKON's chairman and chief executive officer. As senior vice president of operations, Hickling will provide leadership to IKON's customer care centers and supply chain organization. Hickling brings nearly three decades of experience with General Electric Corporation in management, operations, marketing, finance and Six Sigma roles. ...

IKON Office Solutions Inc. (www.ikon.com), the world's largest independent channel for copier, printer and MFP technologies, delivers integrated document management solutions and systems, enabling customers worldwide to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates best-in-class systems from leading manufacturers, such as Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, EFI and HP, and document management software from companies like Captaris, EMC (Documentum), Kofax and others, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions implemented and supported by its global services organization--IKON Enterprise Services. IKON represents one of the industry's broadest portfolios of document management services, including professional services, on-site managed services, legal document services, customized workflow solutions, and comprehensive support through its service force of 16,600 employees, including its team of 7,000 customer

Six Sigma Skills For CIO's ...

Six Sigma Skills For CIO's: CIO Executive Council Members Reveal Critical IT Staffing Needs ...

Latest survey from CIO Exec Council ranks Six Sigma training at lower end of Information Technology leadership skills priority scale ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Skills ranking lowest on the priority scale for senior management are marketing (29%), understanding of supply chain (22%) and Six Sigma training (14%). ...

... A new survey of chief information officers (CIOs) conducted by the CIO Executive Council(TM) (founded by IDG's CXO Media Inc. and CIO magazine) reveals that CIOs believe leadership is a critical yet lacking skill for today's information technology (IT) workforce. The survey's 303 CIO respondents widely agree that leadership skills are essential at the both the senior management (87%) and middle management (78%) levels. However, a significant number of CIOs cite leadership as a problem area for their current senior management (43%) and middle management (47%). ...

Launched in 1987, CIO magazine addresses issues vital to the success of chief information officers (CIOs) worldwide. The CIO portfolio includes a companion website (www.CIO.com), CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council. CIO properties provide technology and business leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role in achieving business goals. The U.S. edition of the magazine and website are recipients of 140 awards to date, including two Grand Neals from the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and two Magazine of the Year awards from the National Society of Business Publication Editors. CIO magazine is published in more than a dozen countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France and Germany. CIO Executive Programs-a series of face-to-face conferences including CIO Perspectives(R) and the CIO 100 Awards & Symposium(TM)-provide educational and networking opportunities for pre-qualified corporate and government leaders. The CIO Executive Council is a professional organization of CIOs created to achieve lasting change in critical industry, academic, media and governmental groups. CIO magazine, CIO.com, and CIO Executive Programs, and the CIO Executive Council are produced by International Data Group's award-winning business unit: CXO Media Inc.

Six Sigma Partnership Drives Culture Shift Transformation ...

Six Sigma Partnership Drives Culture Shift Transformation: Pelion Systems and the Lean Learning Center Partner to Help ...

Partners strive to transform the Lean Six Sigma culture within organizations ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Systems Pelion Systems is the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) software products and services based on Lean, Six Sigma, and Flow ...

... Pelion Systems, the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) solutions, and the Lean Learning Center (Novi, Mich.), a leading provider of Lean curriculum and consulting to a variety of industries, today announced a partnership aimed at helping manufacturers successfully adopt, implement and sustain Lean manufacturing processes. Pelion Systems and the Lean Learning Center will develop combined solutions that address the cultural side of Lean manufacturing transformation while accelerating the adoption process through the utilization of specialized software products. ...

The Lean Learning Center was founded in early 2001 by manufacturing and consulting industry veterans Andy Carlino, Jamie Flinchbaugh and Dennis Pawley to address the gaps and barriers that are holding back companies from successful Lean transformation. In combination with corporate partner Achievement Dynamics, a provider of management consulting, the companies
provide a full complement of lean transformation services. Industries served include manufacturing, healthcare, public utilities, retail, aerospace, communications, technology, investment equity, service and more.

Pelion Systems is the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) software products and services based on Lean, Six Sigma, and Flow manufacturing principles. With Pelion, leading manufacturers are able to liberate capital, grow profits and sustain breakthrough performance by optimizing operations and extending their supply network to include suppliers, customers and outsourced service providers in their business transformation. Pelion MPO integrates easily with existing ERP and MRP systems and is available in desktop, site and enterprise editions. Based in Lafayette, Colo., Pelion has sales and marketing offices in Chicago, Detroit and Austin.

Six Sigma Enterprise Marketing Capability Enabled by Web-Based Software ...

Six Sigma Enterprise Marketing Capability Enabled by Web-Based Software: Aprimo, Incorporated Announces Release of Aprimo Marketing(TM) 7.0

From PR Newswire (press release) ... task templates, vendor management and associated digital assets to comply with internal process improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma -- activity version ...

... Aprimo, Incorporated, a global leader in Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM), today announced the release of Aprimo Marketing(TM) 7.0, a suite of Web-based software products that automate, streamline and improve the way marketing organizations operate. The new product release introduces breakthrough technology for enterprise applications and industry-leading functionality in marketing financial management, marketing production management and marketing planning. These additions and enhancements combine to offer greater ease-of-use and full control of the user interface, as well as additional features to improve financial controls, advanced workflow management and best practices compliance. ...

Aprimo, Incorporated develops and markets software and consulting services, which help marketers manage the business processes of marketing. Aprimo Marketing is a suite of Web-based software products designed to enhance and work seamlessly with existing ERP and CRM systems. Aprimo's products enable marketing teams to achieve excellence in execution, gain managerial visibility across the global marketing organization and create more demand for products and services. Aprimo is delivering value to many industry-leading companies, including Bank of America, Alticor, Delta Faucet, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch and Pfizer. Aprimo is headquartered in Indianapolis, and has offices throughout North America and in London.

Six Sigma TS16949 Certification ...

Six Sigma TS16949 Certification: Ballard Power Systems Announces 2004 Financial Results, Corporate ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... cell processes in 2005. This resulted in achieving Six Sigma Product Part Approval Process and TS16949 certification. At the same ...

... Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) today reported corporate achievements and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2004. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Ballard's revenue in the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2004 was $20.5 million and $81.4 million respectively, compared to $29.2 million and $119.6 million for the same periods in 2003. Net loss for the quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2004 was $55.1 million ($0.46 per share) and $175.4 million ($1.48 per share) compared to a loss of $37.2 million ($0.31 per share) and $125.1 million ($1.07 per share) for the same periods in 2003. ...

Ballard Power Systems is recognized as the world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing zero-emission proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Ballard's mission is to develop fuel cell power as a practical alternative to internal combustion engines through technology leadership.

Initiate Six Sigma Program ...

Initiate Six Sigma Program: CFC International, Inc. Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... commitments and investments in 2005, as well as from the initiatives that we have already put into action including the initiating of a Six Sigma program at CFC ...

... Worldwide holographic and specialty coated film manufacturer, CFC International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFCI) today reports preliminary net income for the year ended December 31, 2004, of approximately $3.5 million or $0.79 per diluted share. ...

Headquartered in Chicago Heights, Illinois, CFC International is a market leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of holographics and specialty functional coatings that add value to a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. The Company operates facilities in Chicago Heights and Countryside, Illinois; London, England; and Goppingen, Germany.

Additional resources on initiating a Six Sigma program ...

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