Rucker and Associates Inc. today announced the addition of Bonnie Smith to the consulting firm. Smith is a sought-after, dynamic speaker and author of numerous articles on the integration of Lean and Six Sigma. She joins Rucker with more than 15 years of experience, having played a pivotal role in creating the synthesis of Lean principles and Six Sigma tools now known as Lean Six Sigma.

Prior to joining Rucker, Smith served as managing director of TBM Consulting Group, responsible for deploying its Lean Six Sigma program worldwide. At TBM, Smith worked closely with Wrigley, McCain Foods Limited, EDS, and manufacturing companies such as Michelin and Energizer.

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