LaBarge Reaping Benefits from Six Sigma
Posted by: meikah | 1 September 2008 | 12:26 am
Late last year, LaBarge, Inc., a recognized leader in the electronics manufacturing services industry, hired Mark Teubert as director of operational excellence. Mr. Teubert, a former SM for operations process excellence at Rolls Royce Aircraft Engines, would be responsible for process improvement initiatives.
This year, not even a year after that, Raytheon recognized LaBarge with the Six Sigma award for the company’s effort to streamline production and lower operating costs while maintaining quality.
Raytheon recently awarded LaBarge a $10 million contract for work in Joplin on the David’s Sling program, a joint project between the United States and Israel to develop systems that would protect against short-range rockets and ballistic missiles.
Filed under: Manufacturing, Six Sigma Organizations, Deployment, Defense, Six Sigma
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Upcoming Lean, Six Sigma Conferences
Posted by: meikah | 18 May 2008 | 8:06 pm
GoingToMeet.com has lined up upcoming Lean, Six Sigma conferences that you shouldn’t miss:
11th Annual Lean & Six Sigma Summit 2008
Jun 02, 2008 -Jun 05, 2008
Sydney, New South Wales Australia2nd Annual Lean Six Sigma for Electronics
Jun 05, 2008 - Jun 06, 2008
San Jose, California United States3nd Annual Middle East Six Sigma Summit
Jun 22, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lean Six Sigma for Defense-San Diego
Jun 23, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008
The Estin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, California United States9th Annual Asian Six Sigma Summit 2008
Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008
Singapore4th Annual Lean Six Sigma Improvement Week 2008
Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois United StatesWCBF’s Global Six Sigma Summit
Oct 07, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada United StatesASQ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Oct 12, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Check out the conferences and Register now!
Filed under: Lean Six Sigma, Training, Six Sigma References, Events/Announcements, Defense, Six Sigma, GoingToMeet
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American Government Agencies Get Serious about Six Sigma
Posted by: meikah | 4 December 2007 | 9:58 pm
As Rob Thomson puts it, Six Sigma has escaped from the shop floor. So true. I have a wealth of information here (just check out the categories on the right side bar) that shows that Six Sigma has invaded all aspects and kinds of business operations.
Latest news has it that the Department of Defense (DOD) is really getting serious at employing Lean Six Sigma, and has in fact been enjoying the fruits of their labor.
FCW.com (Federal Computer Week) reports that:
- DOD has been successful in cost avoidance and has saved cycle time
- Naval Air Systems Command will save more than $1 million in fiscal 2007 because of Lean Six Sigma improvements in its contract closeout processes.
- Department of Agriculture uses Lean Six Sigma for its grants management process.
- FBI also uses the technique.
- The Defense Acquisition University developed a DOD-specific Lean Six Sigma course covering how to apply the methodology and become Lean Six Sigma certified.
Source:
DOD is serious about Six Sigma, a Six Sigma Zone featured link
Filed under: Benefits and Savings, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Organizations, Deployment, Military, Defense, Six Sigma Zone
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Lean and Six Sigma Conferences @ GoingToMeet.com
Posted by: meikah | 17 June 2007 | 6:07 pm
GoingToMeet.com has featured relevant Six Sigma conferences for you. Below are the ongoing and upcoming events on Lean and Six Sigma. Hope you can join in one of them.
Event Title |
Event Date |
Location |
| 3rd Annual Design for Six Sigma Conference | Jun 20, 2007 - Jun 21, 2007 |
The Congress Plaza, Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Lean and Six Sigma for Defense | Jun 25, 2007 - Jun 28, 2007 |
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, San Diego, California United States |
| 2nd Annual Middle East Six Sigma | Jul 09, 2007 - Jul 10, 2007 |
The Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 4th Lean Six Sigma For Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device Excellence | Jul 23, 2007 - Jul 25, 2007 |
Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, Los Angeles, California United States |
| Lean Six Sigma Improvement Week US 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 - Sep 21, 2007 |
The Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nebraska United States NV 89109 |
| Six Sigma in Mining | Oct 16, 2007 - Oct 17, 2007 |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| 2nd Annual Global Six Sigma Summit | Oct 23, 2007 - Oct 26, 2007 |
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada United States |
| The World Congress Leadership Summit on Driving Process Excellence Beyond Six Sigma in Healthcare | Oct 25, 2007 - Oct 26, 2007 |
Chicago United States |
| European Lean Six SIgma Summit | Oct 31, 2007 - Nov 01, 2007 |
Amsterdam Netherlands |
| 8th Annual Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare | Nov 07, 2007 - Nov 08, 2007 |
Orlando, Florida United States |
| 9th Annual Six Sigma Summit | Jan 28, 2008 - Jan 30, 2008 |
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Drive Orlando, Florida United States 32830-1000 |
These conferences have lined up excellent programs for Six Sigma practitioners. Check them out!
