Lean Manufacturing Garners Investment Focus

Investment in attracting manufacturing businesses focuses on firms practicing lean strategies, which represent a shift to greater value for the stakeholders. ...

... "Our efforts and our energy is put toward higher value, latest methods, lean manufacturing, Sheffler said. Advanced manufacturing jobs tend to require higher skill sets, pay more and use costly automated equipment, which increases investment. " ...

Via Richmond Times-Dispatch: Recruiting Business

Six Sigma Research and Development

Dow executive will bring Six Sigma experience to research and development leadership position. ...

... "Effective immediately, Dr. Bem will be responsible for identifying, developing and commercializing new technologies that create sustainable value. Dr. Bem is a certified Six Sigma black belt and holds nine US patents. He has authored more than 20 publications. He earned a Ph.D. in solid state inorganic chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his undergraduate degree in chemistry from West Virginia University. " ...

Via Dow Automotive: New Global R&D Director

Multivariable Testing Process Screens Improvement Ideas

Advice for developing and screening ideas for business improvement, includes multivariable testing. ...

... "Multivariable Testing (MVT) is a process that allows companies in all industries to test improvement ideas - dozens or even hundreds at a time. It identifies strategies that are practical, fast and cost-free that help to rapidly and dramatically improve profitability and company value. " ...

Via Salt Lake Tribune: Business Insight

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?