About Six Sigma
Six Sigma is set of tools and methods for advanced problem-solving that focuses on eliminating defects. Six Sigma methods integrate principles of business, statistics to achieve breakthrough cost reductions and quality improvement. These tools have been used to improve the processes, products, and services of a variety of organizations.
About Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing evolved into Lean Thinking and focuses on removing the non-value added delay, waste, and rework from your processes. It comes from the Toyota Production System (TPS) but can be used in any industry or business.
About Lean Six Sigma
Blending the concepts of Lean Thinking with traditional Six Sigma methodology is the hottest trend in business today. It is an assertive and robust method for improvement in speed, quality and cost. By combining the tools and methods of breakthrough problem-solving with the solid tools of process flow, many businesses have earned great cost savings.
Events 2009
| April 23/4 | Six Sigma 2009-Annual Conference |
Monash University, Melbourne City |
International Events 2009
| Feb 3-5 | 3rd Annual Six Sigma in Software & IT Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5089 |
| Feb 17-19 | 4th Annual Design for Six Sigma Conference, Las Vegas, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5090 |
| Mar 17-19 | 8th Annual Lean & Six Sigma and Business Improvement in Healthcare Summit, New Orleans, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5091 |
| May 12-14 | Green Six Sigma Conference, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5103 |
| Jun 3-5 | 5th Annual Lean & Six Sigma in Sales & Marketing Conference, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5093 |
| Jun 16-18 | 6th Annual Lean & Six Sigma in Financial Services Conference, New York, NY, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5094 |
| Jun 23-26 | 5th Annual Lean, Six Sigma & Business Improvement Summit, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5092 |
| Aug 18-20 | 4th Annual Lean & Six Sigma in Service & Transactional Environments Conference, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5095 |
| Aug 31-Sep 2 | New to Six Sigma Conference, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5102 |
| Sep 2-4 | Lean, Six Sigma in Government & Defense Conference, Washington, DC, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5097 |
| Sepo 16-18 | Lean, Six Sigma & Business Process Improvement for Supply Chain Conference, Chicago, IL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5098 |
| Oct 13-16 | 4th Annual Global Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit & Industry Awards, Orlando, FL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5099 |
| Nov 17-19 | Six Sigma in Innovation Conference, Miami, FL, USA | www.wcbf.com/quality/5100 |
| Dec 8-10 | Lean & Six Sigma in Product Development Conference 2009 | www.wcbf.com/quality/5101 |
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Previous Events
SixSigma2008 Conference Friday 22nd August 2008, Melbourne, Victoria Click here for more information. ThemeStrategic Insights from Research and Practice in Lean Six Sigma-Transactional Services and Manufacturing Check us out in 2008 |
Six Sigma Competencies ProjectThe Six Sigma Division championed the project with RABQSA to set competencies for Black Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belt. A facilitated meeting of stakeholders on 23rd August, 2007 in Melbourne delivered the competencies. These are available at: Contact 07 3816 2255 for more information |
Competencies
In August, 2007and during the following months the Six Sigma Division championed the development and registration of Six Sigma Competencies with RAB-QSA. The links to the various competencies are:
The competencies are available at:
Yellow Belt www.rabqsa.com/docs/downloads/TCD67.pdf
Green Belt www.rabqsa.com/docs/downloads/TCD69.pdf
Black Belt www.rabqsa.com/docs/downloads/TCD 68.pdf
Trainers and trainees are urged to request that the competencies above are addressed during the training provided and received.
Useful Links
www.ame.org (Association of Manufacturing Excellence)
www.lean.org.au (Lean Institute Australia)
www.aassp.org.au (Australasian Association of Six Sigma Practitioners)
Some references
Business Performance Through Lean Six Sigma, James T Schutta, ASQ Quality Press, 2005, 336 pp, 0033524X
The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, Praveen Gupta, McGraw-Hill, 2006, 512 pp., 0033524X
Integrating lean six sigma and high-performance organizations; leading the charge toward dramatic, rapid, and sustainable improvement, Tom Devane, Pfeiffer, 2004 , ISBN: 0787969737
Free Advice
Lean Six Sigma Advice is now available
Initial consultation free - 07 3816 2266 or email
LeanSixSigma"-at-"aoq.org.au
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Library
Cunningham, Anita, Six Sigma - Where does it fit in today's process improvement world (Presented to AOQ-QLD on 13th May, 2008)
Keller, Janeece, To share how we are using both Lean and Six Sigma tools to achieve some great results (Paper presented at IQPC Conference in Sydney, February, 2008)
Marshall, John, The Case for Deploying Lean Six Sigma: A CEO’s Perspective (Paper presented at IQPC Conference in Sydney, February, 2008)
Presentations at SixSigma2008 -Strategic Insights from Research and Practice in Lean Six Sigma
The AOQ and Lean Six Sigma , Mario Pennisi, Chairman, Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc 1.4Mb File
The Top Reasons Six Sigma Projects Fail - (and what you can do to avoid them), Ross Farelly, Commercial Sales Representative, Minitab 2.7Mb File
Alternative Lean Six Sigma Deployment Strategies, Roger Hilton, Principal, Six Sigma Academy and Chair, Lean Six Sigma Division, AOQ-QLD
How to Identify Projects that Enhance Customer Value, Kerry Gill, National Business Improvement Manager, Coca-Cola Amatil
The Challenge - Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture, Ian Ritchie, Director, Process2Customer (P2C)-2Mb File
Six Sigma in the Southern Hemisphere: Bonzer or Bull Dust? Nigel Grigg, Senior Lecturer, Massey University 1.5Mb File
Delivering Sustainable business impact- Re-engineering overview and case studies , KP Santosh, Vice President, Re-Engineering - AN&Z, Genpact 1.5Mb file
Six Sigma and Climate Change, Gary Warden, Consultant (6Mb File)
Assessment and Evaluation of a Lean Six Sigma Program, Peter John Martin , Senior Lecturer in Statistics, University of Ballarat
Papers presented at Six Sigma 2007-Strategic Insights from Research and Practice in Lean Six Sigma
Gill, Kerrie-Anne, Six Sigma Project Management: Insights from Research and Practice
Hilton, Roger, Skillup Australia, Best practice Insights into the Training and Competency of the Lean Six Sigma Facilitator?
Holtmann, Peter, Director, Business Development and marketing, RABQSA International Inc, A National Approach to Competency-Based Training
Jackson, Dan, Founder, 7SIM Improvement, Some Six Sigma Alternatives
McLean, Michael W, WDScott Asia, Productive Learning Lean and Six Sigma-the End, Ways and Means (2.5 Mb File)
Pennisi, Mario, Chairman, Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc, AOQ-QLD-Lean Six Sigma Champion
Pilotto, Rudy and O'Donnell-Young, Jonathan, Serious Consulting Pty Ltd, Cultural Learning's & Six Sigma
Prajogo, Daniel, Department of Management, Monash University, Issues in Six Sigma Implementation - Reflection from TQM
Papers presented at Qualcon 2005-Six Sigma Stream
Katanasho, Rafi, Proxima Technology, Improving the Quality of IT Service with Six Sigma
Olsen, Matthew, BT Financial Group; Six Sigma Journey: From Manufacturing to Service Organisations
Robson, Scott, Manager, Process Improvement, BT Financial Services, Westpac, Cultural Change and Six Sigma
Saleh, Khalid Ahmed, Quality Manager, Kuwait Finance House, Quality in Banking Sectors: A model in Islamic banking
Join the Six Sigma Division
Download a Membership Application form at www.aoq.org.au/Membership-Application.pdf. If you or your company are a member of the Australian Organisation for Quality complete the personal details and the Six Sigma section of the form and mail or fax with your subscription to PO Box 15202, CITY EAST, QUEENSLAND 4002 OR Fax: 07 3816 2288.
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VISION
- To promote and contribute to the science and practice of quality management and business improvement in any of its forms in the Six Sigma industry;
- To recognise and to advance the status of the natural persons engaged in the Six Sigma industry;
- To disseminate knowledge of the science and practice of quality management and business improvement in the Six Sigma industry;
- To initiate, conduct, supervise, and assist in research and investigations into the science and practice of quality management and business improvement in the Six Sigma industry