An upcoming conference will examine the dual use of lean and Six Sigma to achieve the most return on investment. Lean Six Sigma 2006, hosted by Ixperion, will focus on the application, not simply the theory of the methodologies. There will be streams designed for manufacturing, transactional, health care and financial services professionals, along with case studies from such companies as Lockheed Martin Corp., GE Healthcare, Valley Baptist Health System and State Farm Mutual Insurance Co.

Joe De Feo, Juran Institute president and executive coach, will deliver the keynote address. The conference will be held April 4–5 at the Sutton Place Hotel in Chicago, with four pre-conference workshops scheduled for April 3.

For more information, visit www.ixperion.com.

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