Lean, Six Sigma Upcoming Educational Programs
Posted by: meikah | 2 July 2009 | 7:12 pm
ISSP is conducting Lean, Six Sigma, and Triz Trainings in the coming months. Check out the schedule below.
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| Advanced Training | |
| Basic TRIZ Training Breakthrough Management Group International July 28-31, 2009, Denver, CO |
Advanced Lean Breakthrough Management Group International August 3-7, 2009, Denver, CO |
| Design for Six Sigma – Product Design Breakthrough Management Group International August 10-14, 2009, Denver, CO |
Change Leadership Breakthrough Management Group International August 10-14, 2009, Denver, CO |
| Transactional Lean Breakthrough Management Group International August 18-21, 2009, Denver, CO |
Transactional ToolMaster Breakthrough Management Group International August 24-28, 2009, Denver, CO |
| Transactional Design for Lean Six Sigma Breakthrough Management Group International August 31-September 4, 2009, Denver, CO |
ToolMaster Breakthrough Management Group International September 14-18, 2009, Denver, CO |
| Train the Trainer Breakthrough Management Group International September 28-October 2, 2009, Munich |
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You may also want to check out the following:
These classes are brought to you by:
Breakthrough Management Group International
Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc.
IECS Group
Pro-Services Management Group
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Lean Six Sigma at ExxonMobil
Posted by: meikah | 19 May 2009 | 9:07 pm
I got this e-newsletter from The AIT Group announcing their Lean Six Sigma and supply chain solutions programs with ExxonMobil.
The e-newsletter goes:
Value Chain Transformation Keeps Energy Flowing and Saves Millions – A large Gas Project Team at ExxonMobil has been working with The AIT Group to develop continuous improvement programs. The AIT Group has been deploying Value Chain Transformation methodology across the organization to reduce waste, increase production and decrease cycle time.
Value Chain Transformation overcomes process and technical challenges inherent in complex processes. The end result of this work with ExxonMobil Production will be to positively impact the energy security of the United States. It will result in a clean, domestic energy source for over 50 million American homes.
The collaboration has also resulted in a shared vision for continuous improvement. The AIT Group has done black belt training with ExxonMobil for a half decade. Now beyond black belt training we see growth and interest in continuous process improvement, Lean and Six Sigma throughout many divisions of ExxonMobil. In addition to the production project, we have also embarked on work in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul process areas with Procurement.
Our methodology helps prioritize projects across many options to identify and deliver the most valuable results first. We also quickly build rapport across functional teams to get them working together to a common goal.
We would like to thank ExxonMobil for their continued support of continuous improvement, Kaizen and Value Chain Transformation by The AIT Group in strategic areas for operations in the United States and beyond.
OUR DIFFERENTIATORS
- Work side-by-side to get value chain results
- Use proven process, tools and methodologies
- Deliver quick and long-term business benefits
- Train or consult, whatever it takes
- Have a proven team that can “Create the Future”
Check out trainings at The AIT Group!
Filed under: ExxonMobil, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Organizations, Supply Chain, The AIT Group, Training
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Should There Be an Age Limit to Six Sigma Practitioners?
Posted by: meikah | 10 May 2009 | 7:54 pm
I am not sure if the allegations were true, but if they were, I’d be sad. For one, I am a fan of 3M, for another I believe that age shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to being trained in Six Sigma.
The story, over at TwinCities.com, says:
Current and former employees of 3M Co. allege in a federal lawsuit filed in California that the company discriminated against them in promotion and employment decisions based on their age, saying that the company’s use of the Six Sigma quality improvement program favored younger workers. Read on…
The plaintiffs are seeking a class-action status.
3M or any other company can put criteria for people who go into Six Sigma training or who can be a member of the Six Sigma team, but age shouldn’t be one of them.
What do you think?
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Webinar: Building the Business Case for Lean Six Sigma e-Learning
Posted by: meikah | 6 May 2009 | 12:35 am
Quality Magazine announces the webinar titled, Building the Business Case for Lean Six Sigma e-Learning.
Through this webinar, you will learn how organizations such as Quest Diagnostics Inc., Textron Inc., and MoreSteam.com invest in and implement a successful blended Lean Six Sigma training model that capitalizes on the cost-saving features of high-quality e-Learning.
Doug Evans, Master Black Belt and former director of lean Six Sigma training at Quest Diagnostics, and Michelle Johnson, executive director Textron Six Sigma, will discuss the challenges their companies faced when converting from instructor-led lean Six Sigma classes to online training.
Schedule: May 12, 2009, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. EST
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Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc. Sends Employees to Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Posted by: meikah | 22 March 2009 | 9:02 pm
Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc.® is partnering with North Carolina State University (NCSU) to provide 20 Clinsys employees with Six Sigma Green Belt training. For the month of March, the employees will participate in a two-part training program directed by NCSU’s College of Textiles and Industrial Extension Service (IES) departments.
The selected Green Belt trainees represent all levels and cross-functional departments of the company: Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Field Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Services, Legal, Clinical Development, Training and Customer Relations, Proposals and Contracts, Business Excellence, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
As a requirement, the trainees must complete an open-book assessment and present their projects for final approval to a committee comprised of Clinsys senior management and NCSU trainers. Ultimately, each trainee must show the committee that he/she will help Clinsys increase profitability with satisfied customers and repeat business, plus enhance competitiveness in an industry that values Six Sigma trained employees.
According to David E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Clinsys:
“We are grateful to the staff of the Capital Area Workforce Development Board and NCSU for all the guidance and support provided to Clinsys. The company is dedicated to continuous quality improvement, and our talented trainees will apply what they have learned to further ensure customer satisfaction every step of the way.”
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MGBS Promotes Six Sigma to Beat the Crisis
Posted by: meikah | 19 February 2009 | 12:06 am
Millennium Global Business Solutions (MGBS) promotes Six Sigma to beat the global crisis. In an article on The Economic Times (ET),the company vows to assist their company-clients in the US, China, India and other South Asian countries.
MGBS President and CEO, Dr Shree Nanguneri, told ET, “We have a large network of experts in these markets. We will pool them to conduct training sessions with consultants engaged by us. It is during down turn, companies should create more customers, build their loyalty and brand value for products and services.”
I see no reason why Six Sigma can’t help companies weather the economic storm. After all, according to a Six Sigma expert, by deploying lean Six Sigma practices, companies can work more closely with customers to retain the supply chain. This will keep their sales line busy with enough orders.
Source:
Six Sigma techniques to beat slowdown impact
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Hesistant About Your Six Sigma Training?
Posted by: meikah | 8 February 2009 | 8:19 pm
I remember one time, I got an email asking me tips about Six Sigma because she was going into Six Sigma training.
It’s always good to do a little homework before going into training. And it’s understandable to be both excited and scared about it. I would be if I were going into a training that would mean a lot to my company or to my performance in the company.
Some people who are sent for training hesitate or delay their trainings. But let me share with you a story of a person who went into his Six Sigma training a bit doubtful. There’s a lot of lessons to be learned from his experience. So read on…
I did not want to take the training.
My boss chose me to go to Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training, and by chose I mean everyone higher than me on the totem pole was conveniently unavailable.
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Companies Prepare For Hard Times with Six Sigma Training
Posted by: meikah | 3 December 2008 | 8:44 pm
The global crisis is getting serious. I hear companies shutting down, or getting their employees to go on forced leaves, and worse retrenching.
As companies do all these things, they also are finding ways to stay afloat, and according to a news article on dBusinessNews:
The searches for the term “Six Sigma” in Google have increased almost 25% according to Google Trends. Further, searches for “Six Sigma Training,” “Six Sigma black belt” and “Six Sigma processes” are also up. Business training companies including Six Sigma Online are reporting 10-30% increases over 2007. This trend is attributed to the demand for improved efficiency in the workplace to shave costs.
In the same manner, the individual interest in Six Sigma is also caused by the competitive atmosphere in the workplace. To become more valuable to the company, workers see the need to be certified in Six Sigma.
So is it safe to say that during these hard times, Six Sigma pracitioners are better equipped than those who are not? Well, for one, they have more chances of finding work as trainers and consultants. 
Filed under: Black Belt, Green Belts, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Organizations, Training
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Safelite Auto Glass Goes Lean Six Sigma
Posted by: meikah | 21 October 2008 | 9:30 pm
GlassBytes reports that Safelite Auto Glass aims to become more efficient and lean at its Enfield, N.C., manufacturing plant.
As a result toward this effort, the company recently received a $30,000 grant from the state of North Carolina through the Incumbent Workforce Project for Lean Manufacturing training.
Initially, there would be 55 Safelite employees who received Six Sigma “lean” training.
According to Rich Glover, assistant vice president of manufacturing and distribution for Belron US:
“We plan to continue the Kaizen events in different areas of our operation to further optimize our process. Our mission is continuous improvement and the lean philosophy along with Six Sigma methodology will be used to accomplish further improvements in our operation.”
Filed under: Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Services, Six Sigma, Training
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Lean Six Sigma Works at NewPage
Posted by: meikah | 5 October 2008 | 9:51 pm
NewPage Corporation is a leading producer of coated paper in North America. The company has around 8,000 employees and has net sales of about $4.7 billion.
As a producer of coated paper, the company faces the challenge of producing paper faster, better and cheaper—all at the same time. To do this and more, NewPage implements an operating model with two priorities: (1) lowering costs while increasing quality; (2) focusing on customer needs to optimize value as well as two cultural initiatives.
The company then implements Lean Six Sigma, a combination of the speed and low cost of lean manufacturing principles and the quality and low variability of Six Sigma. The results have been amazing for the compay.
