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Conference Committee Seeking Workshop Proposals
Mon, 05/22/2006 - 22:00
The technical committee charged with planning the 2007 International Lean & Six Sigma Conference is seeking proposals for technical sessions and workshops.Technical presentations are typically 45 minutes and include a question-and-answer… Software From Europe May Lack Quality Assurance
Mon, 05/22/2006 - 22:00
European software firms are neglecting quality assurance in application development, according to a recently released study. Compuware Corp. found that 78 percent of the surveyed organizations didn’t apply a formal quality assurance… Six Sigma Instructors Update Training Courses
Tue, 05/16/2006 - 22:00
More than a half-dozen leading Six Sigma practitioners have joined together to update their courses to meet modern project managers’ needs.According to the International Society for Six Sigma Certifications LLC, Six Sigma training has… Lean Six Sigma Program Will Net Hospitals Big Bucks
Tue, 05/16/2006 - 22:00
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center recently presented four Michigan hospitals with awards for significant successes with a lean Six Sigma pilot program.The awards were given to Bay Regional… Huntsman Licenses SunGard Software
Tue, 05/16/2006 - 22:00
Huntsman Corp., a global manufacturer of commodity chemicals, recently selected SunGard’s AvantGard GETPAID software suite to help improve efficiency in support of its Six Sigma initiatives. Huntsman plans to integrate the software with its… Going for the Gold
Mon, 05/15/2006 - 22:00
Three teams took top honors at the 21st International Team Excellence Competition in Milwaukee.The competition was part of American Society for Quality’s World Conference on Quality and Improvement, held May 1–3. The live contest featured… STAT-A-MATRIX and Cotecna Become Partners
Mon, 05/15/2006 - 22:00
STAT-A-MATRIX, a consulting and training company that’s part of the SAM Group, and Cotecna, a Swiss provider of trade security and other services, recently entered into a partnership and licensing agreement. Under the agreement, Cotecna will… Jill Considine Is CEO of the Year
Mon, 05/15/2006 - 22:00
Jill M. Considine, chairwoman and CEO of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC), has won the prestigious Six Sigma CEO of the Year Award.Considine will be formally presented with the award at WCBF’s Global Six Sigma Awards Gala… AIAG Conference to Focus on Warranty Costs
Mon, 05/15/2006 - 22:00
The Automotive Industry Action Group’s second Early Warning Standards—Warranty Conference will examine escalating automotive warranty costs. The event will be held June 6 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Panel discussions and… The Global Six Sigma Finalists Are . . .
Mon, 05/15/2006 - 22:00
WCBF recently announced the 31 Six Sigma projects from 23 companies that are finalists for the Global Six Sigma Awards.The finalists were selected from 65 applicants and were chosen by an independent panel. Listed by category, the finalists for…
