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November 21, 2006 . Edition I
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In The News

In the most recent news, Smarter Solutions held The Eagles' View: Lean Six Sigma Executive Overview & Goal Setting on November 2, 2006. This was very successful and interactive executive session. Here is what the following attendees had to say about the informative session:

"A day well spent with so much value… Very useful and will serve to help our organization take a better approach at project selection and performance measurements at a high level."

Jeremy Segers
Director of Operations
Pemstar


Smarter Solutions held the Lean Six Sigma Graduate Workshop from November 6-10, 2006. This session brought about in depth tool utilization and discussions from experienced Black and Master Black Belts. Here is what the following attendees had to say about the knowledge and tools obtained from the session:

“None of my previous training compares to the excellent job in integrating Lean Six Sigma methodologies and concepts as this course did for me. This course provides a very effective and extremely practical approach. It can be applied to the development of high-level performance metrics for an entire organization.”

Mario Tognetti
Process Improvement Specialist
Greif, Inc.


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Lean Six Sigma Training: Get more information on our upcoming GREEN BELT COURSE!!!

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Lean Six Sigma Training: Get more information on our upcoming MASTER BLACK BELT COURSE!!!

Lean Six Sigma Training: Get more information on our upcoming LEAN SIX SIGMA GRADUATE WORKOUT!!!

Lean Six Sigma Training: Get more information on our upcoming DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA (DFSS) COURSE!!!

 
TechResource

TechResource: Using Excel to Perform LSS Analyze Evaluations.
This article assists Green, Black, and Master Black Belts in using Excel to perform LSS analyze evaluations when Minitab is not present or available for use.

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Control Charting at the 30,000-foot-level, Part 4 Article.
Read the latest article of a four part series in Control Charting at the 30,000-foot-level. Forrest W. Breyfogle, III continues the Smarter Six Sigma Solutions approach and how to better understand control charting for your organization.

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Instantis Publishes Six Sigma Maturity Model as Industry Luminaries Laud Thought-Leadership Contribution.
Our very own Forrest W. Breyfogle, III was honored to participate in critiquing and evaluating the model for substance. Read Instantis’ latest press release on the developed model and whitepaper which defines the commonly experienced stages of Six Sigma maturity.

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Upcoming Courses

Green Belt Training
December 18-22, 2006 (WEEK 1)

This nine-day Green Belt training session not only provides dramatic financial benefits for your in-class project but also offers the roadmap to yourself and others to complete the correct activities at the correct time, improving your organization's bottom-line and customer satisfaction on an on-going basis. Get Full Details.


The Eagle's View: Lean Six Sigma Executive Overview & Goal Setting
January 23, 2007

Our approach, Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE), instructs executives on how to develop a data-driven system that pulls projects versus the traditional approach of pushing projects not in alignment to the business needs. This system is guaranteed to provide optimal performance throughout your organization, increasing the effectiveness of your people, processes, metrics, and infrastructure. Call 512.918.0280 today to qualify your company executives for a FREE EXECUTIVE SESSION in Austin, Texas on January 23, 2007! THIS SESSION IS VALUED AT $795!!! Act Now To Attend!


Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Workshop - The Voice of the Customer
January 29 - February 2, 2007

This DFSS one-week session is for pre-certified Black Belts or equivalents to learn how design projects can be more aligned to the enterprise needs. This session offers the roadmap to reduce development cycle times while at the same time improving customer satisfaction relative to product function and a reduction in design defect escapes. Get Full Details.


Black Belt Training
February 5-9, 2007 (WEEK 1)

Our no-nonsense IEE project system not only helps your organization reap the benefits from your in-class project, but also creates a system that leads your organization to more customers and cash, long after class completion. From experienced quality professionals to novice practitioners who want to really make an impact to their organization and improve their own skill set, one can achieve dramatic benefits from our four-week Black Belt training session. Get Full Details.


Lean Six Sigma Graduate Workshop
February 12-14, 2007
The one-week Lean Six Sigma Graduate Workshop is geared for Black Belt and Master Black Belt practitioners wanting to sharpen-the-saw on their existing Six Sigma and Lean education and toolsets. Whether trained by Smarter Solutions, Inc. or another provider, learn beyond the traditional Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, and take your organization’s measurement and improvement processes to new business heights. Get Full Details.


Master Black Belt Training
February 19-23, 2007 (WEEK 1)

This training session offers the roadmap for you to do the correct activities at the correct time so your organization improves its bottom-line and customer satisfaction. For Black Belts who want to really make an impact to their organization and improve their own skill set, one can achieve dramatic benefits from our two-week Master Black Belt training session. Get Full Details.


Green Belt Training
March 12-15, 2007 (WEEK 1)

This nine-day Green Belt training session not only provides dramatic financial benefits for your in-class project but also offers the roadmap to yourself and others to complete the correct activities at the correct time, improving your organization's bottom-line and customer satisfaction on an on-going basis. Get Full Details.


Looking to expand your career in Lean Six Sigma?

We have an opportunity for you to expand your career as a Master Black Belt Trainer. If you’re seeking to make an impact in the world of Lean Six Sigma while ensuring a bright future for yourself — Smarter Solutions is the place for you. For more information, please send your resume to employment@smartersolutions.com, and we'll review your qualifications. In addition, please feel free to view our online career center at http://www.smartersolutions.com/careers.htm. What are you waiting for?

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