The Shanghai Association for Quality recently recognized eight Chinese businesses with awards for their innovative and successful Six Sigma implementations. It was the first time the SAQ issued the awards, highlighting the growing popularity of Six Sigma in China. The winning businesses represented a broad swath of China’s manufacturing industry, says Olivia Zhao, of the SAQ. The award winners are: Bao Shan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd.; Shanghai Airlines Co. Ltd.; Shanghai Turbine Generator Co. Ltd.; Shanghai Jinting Automobile Harness Ltd.; Shanghai Viva Ecology Electronics Technology Co. Ltd.; Mettler-Toledo Instruments Co. Ltd. (Shanghai); Mettler-Toledo Instruments Weighing Equipment System Co., Ltd. (Changhzhou); and Ningbo Baoxin Stainless Steel Co. Ltd.

Shangai Jinting Automobile Harness Ltd. saved money by reducing employee turnover, Mettler-Toledo Instrument reduced its spare parts inventory; and Shanghai Yongxin Color Tube Co. Ltd. was recognized for markedly improved efficiency by using Six Sigma in its product design processes.

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