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Six Sigma, created by the Motorola Corporation, is a five-step methodology used to understand customer requirements and to map, analyze, measure and improve processes in order to deliver 99.9997% defect-free products and services, improve cycle time and eliminate non-value added activities.
More information Glossary of TermsSCOR/Six Sigma/Lean Convergence Forum, Nov. 13-14, San Diego
The Supply-Chain Council (SCC) is hosting the third annual SCOR/Six Sigma/Lean Convergence Forum, November 13-14, 2007, in San Diego, California. Attendees will learn how the Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model (SCOR) complements and enables Six Sigma and Lean.
The keynote address at the Convergence Forum will be given by Paul C. Husby, Vice President Supply Chain Services and Operations, 3M. Further presentations will be given by speakers from: Dupont, Lockheed Martin Company, Pragmatek Consulting Group, United Space Alliance, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and The Walt Disney Company, who will provide real-world case studies on how they have successfully integrated these process improvement methodologies.
Key topics will include:
Improving Operational Competitive Advantage in Our Global World
Integration of Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Transformation at DuPont
Embarking on SCOR Convergence Journey Within Media and Entertainment
Using the Supply-Chain-Operations Reference Model for Convergence
Using SCOR to Keep the Project Portfolio Filled: How SCOR Enables Six Sigma/Lean
NAE AIRSpeed: Transforming the End-to-End Value Stream
Air Force Supply-Chain Transformation
The Convergence Forum is preceded by SCOR 8.0 Framework Training (Nov. 12-13), which is recommended for those new to the SCOR model. The event is followed by a SCOR/Six Sigma/Lean Convergence Workshop (Nov. 15-16), which will help improvement professionals formulate a specific implementation plan for their organization. Also to be held concurrent to the Convergence workshop will be a session on SCOR Implementation, for those interested in attending training only on implementing the SCOR model.
The Convergence Forum and all SCOR workshops will be located at The Westgate Hotel which is located in downtown San Diego opposite Horton Plaza Shopping Center and the famous Gaslamp Quarter. The Westgate Hotel has been home to presidents, royalty, celebrities and business executives looking for incomparable service in an atmosphere of exceptional elegance.
To register for the Convergence Forum and the SCOR workshops being offered before and after the event – and for details about special room rates at the Westgate Hotel for attendees – please visit: www.supply-chain.org/cs/SanDiego or call Liz Murray-Rust at (202) 962-0440.
Event sponsored by: Pragmatek Consulting Group
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