iSixSigma-Editorial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Kevin Madden (888) 744-6295 Toronto (April 8, 2013) – SigmaXL Inc., a leading provider of user friendly Excel Add-ins for Statistical and Graphical analysis, announces the release of SigmaXL Version 6.2.  New features include: Compatible with Excel 2013, 32 and 64-bit versions and Mac Excel 2011 New Statistical Templates: Minimum […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michelle Matschke [email protected] (203) 267-3445 Southbury, CT (February 1, 2013) – Juran Institute is pleased to announce that Chuck Aubrey has joined the team as a Consultant and Executive Coach. Mr. Aubrey will be responsible for leading process improvement efforts as well as the development and delivery of […]

One of the most popular search terms on iSixSigma.com is total quality management (TQM). The best TQM references on iSixSigma can be found at the following links: Comments of – and on – Dr. James Harrington Debating the Origins of TQM Definition: Total Quality Management Introduction and Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) Newspaper Aims […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Educational Gathering of Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Leaders on January 17, 2013 Columbus, OH (December 7, 2012) – On Thursday, January 17, 2013, MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and Blended Learning technology, and Magic Hat Consulting, a niche consultancy specializing in process improvement, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Melissa Watts [email protected] 800-777-3020 Dayton, OH (October 18, 2012) – A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems features a redesigned add-on module called GAGEmail that serves as an automated email gage alert system. An improved, flexible “To do” list and new reporting capabilities are among other highlights  […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daring goals, data-driven innovation, inspiring leadership, and employee engagement are the keys to success. Rochester, NY (October 16, 2012) – A book by Vele Galovski, a veteran corporate executive, promotes a practical approach to innovation designed to help organizations achieve breakthrough results. The book—The Perpetual Innovation Machine—describes a holistic approach to management […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Kevin Madden (888) 744-6295 Toronto (September 10, 2012) – SigmaXL Inc., a leading provider of user friendly Excel Add-ins for Statistical and Graphical analysis, announces the release of SigmaXL Version 6.1 for Mac. “Our flagship product, SigmaXL, was designed from the ground up to be a cost-effective, powerful, but easy […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Kevin Madden (888) 744-6295 Toronto (August 28, 2012) – SigmaXL Inc., a leading provider of user friendly Excel Add-ins, announces the release of DiscoverSim Version 1 for Monte Carlo Simulation and Global Optimization. DiscoverSim enables you to quantify your risk through Monte Carlo simulation and minimize your risk with global […]

Return on investment (ROI) measures/evaluates an investment. It can be thought of in general terms as: (gain from investment) (cost of investment) / cost of investment The specifics of a calculation will vary depending upon the type of investment being assessed. The best ROI references on iSixSigma can be found at the following links: Ask […]

One of the most popular search terms on iSixSigma.com is SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, output and customers), a process mapping tool. The reverse of SIPOC, COPIS (customer, output, process, input, supplier) is also a frequently searched tool. The best SIPOC/COPIS references on iSixSigma can be found at the following links: Better Involvement/Requirements with LURE and […]

Is leadership from the bottom-up better than top-down? How can employees convince and excite their leaders about the opportunities waiting for them with a Lean Six Sigma deployment? The best leadership references on iSixSigma can be found at the following links: Ask the Expert: The Topic – Six Sigma and Employees Developing Change Leadership by […]

Do I need to be certified? Which company or organization should certify me? Is there a single certification standard? Does experience outweigh a need for certification? These are questions that have been asked and answered for years across iSixSigma.com. The best certification references on iSixSigma can be found at the following links: Is there a difference between […]

While Six Sigma improvement projects have many potential benefits to a company, their financial impact often gets the most attention. Business leaders want to know that they are getting a return on their investment in Black Belts. In our most recent research study, we look at Black Belt project pay-offs, where companies are targeting their […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Antonio, TX (July 19, 2012) – San Antonio-based blow molder Tejas Plastics Inc. is marking its fifth anniversary with an open house on July 20. The company took over former blow molder Lido Inc. in 2007. The 30,000-square-foot facility has five blow molding lines in operation – two with a 35-pound head and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2012 – The world financial crisis continues. Economists say that a completely new economic reality with new rules of play is inevitable. Economic unpredictability is currently beyond any reasonable limits. In these conditions, while new economic relationships are being established, it is essential to be ready for any scenario of further […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michelle Matschke [email protected] (203) 267-3445 Southbury, CT (June 18, 2012) – Juran Institute is pleased to announce that Brian Swayne has joined our team as an Executive Vice President of Business Development and Executive Coach.  Mr. Swayne will lead the business development process, including marketing and sales, as well […]

ZPI Inc. has partnered with Operational Excellence® experts Global Productivity Solutions (GPS) to provide customers with a truly guaranteed performance improvement solution. Global Productivity Solutions (GPS) are experts in achieving performance breakthrough. GPS consultants have industry-leading experience in data analytics that help companies in their pursuit of Operational Excellence. The ZPI Enterprise Manufacturing Diagnostic suite helps […]

The International Six Sigma Institute and Secret Society for Imperious Professionals of Process Improvement (ISSISSIPPI) today announced its new Less-Than-Free MBB, a breakthrough online certification program for the process improvement marketplace.

MoreSteam.com Sponsors Process Improvement Gathering on April 18, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Kathy Miller (262) 241.1082 [email protected] Columbus, OH (March 29, 2012) – On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and Blended Learning technology, will sponsor a one-day continuous improvement conference in […]

Training and Advisory Services will instruct on The Shingo Model of Operational Excellence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: UL Lisa Stern +1.847.664.2634 [email protected] The Shingo Prize Chelsee Niebergall +1.435.797.0771 [email protected] Northbrook, IL (March 26, 2012) – Today UL, a leader in global safety science, announces its new educational partnership with The Shingo Prize for […]

If you’re looking for Lean Six Sigma training but you want to go through it online (in Lean Six Sigma e-learning course), then this is the comprehensive resource that you’ve been looking for.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michelle Matschke [email protected] (203) 267-3445 Southbury, CT (February 29, 2012) – Juran Institute is excited to announce their attendance at this year’s 24th Annual Quest for Excellence Conference, also known as the “Official Conference for the Baldrige Award,” being held in Washington, DC.  In addition, Juran’s President and CEO, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tempe, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2012) – Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is offering a Master Black Belt certification program May 14-18, 2012, at Skysong in Scottsdale, Ariz. ASU’s program enables Six Sigma Black Belt managers, directors, engineers and others to  achieve the highest level of technical and organizational […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michelle Matschke [email protected] (203) 267-3445 Southbury, CT (February 7, 2012) – Juran is pleased to announce their introduction of the new Organization Health Check, attendance at HIMSS12 annual conference, latest workshop schedule, and the acquisition of Baldrige.com into their family of quality solutions and services. Click here for full […]