Ingersoll Rand Six Sigma Benefits

Ingersoll Rand Indianapolis plant adopts Six Sigma improvement methods and shifts its performance in order to compete effectively. Local government agencies have invested in the site's transformation through educational grants. ...

... "The plant keeps up with cutting-edge trends in manufacturing, such as maintaining zero inventory and applying the Six Sigma quality improvement process. Schostek said such changes have helped cut the division's average time from receipt of an order to delivery of the final product from 10 weeks about 15 years ago to only four days now. " ...

Via The Indianapolis Star: Ingersoll Rand

Bayliner Lean Manufacturing

Bayliner showcases its lean manufacturing capabilities. ...

... "We actually finish it all up, with what we call a glass wall presentation to show our lean manufacturing and our quality in the boat. " ...

Via KPIC CBS 4: Bayliner

Lean 5S in Workplace

Sportscar manufacturer adopts lean principles to improve quality and efficiency. ...

... "The programme began earlier this year with a consultant-run workshop on using the 5S principles in the workplace. " ...

Via Works Management: Westfield Embraces Lean

Department of Defense Lean Six Sigma Software Enabler

The U.S. military standardizes on Minitab statistical software to support its implementation of quality improvement methods using Lean Six Sigma. ...

... "Since the U.S. Army deployed Lean Six Sigma in 2005, nearly 2,000 personnel have been trained, more than 1,000 projects have been completed, and more than 1,600 remain active. The Army credits these projects with achieving nearly $2 billion in savings so far. The Department of the Navy has trained more than 5,000 sailors and Marines as Six Sigma green or black belts since 2006. The Navy estimates savings from its projects for 2006 and 2007 to be $450 million, a 4-to-1 return on investment. The U.S. Air Force has trained more than 500 Six Sigma belts, and its Air Logistics Centers received two Shingo Prizes for quality improvement last year. The Air Force has committed to a 40,000-manpower reduction without impairing its operational capabilities due in part to efficiencies gained from its initiatives. " ...

Via Minitab: Minitab quality improvement software