A new book contends that top-down lean implementations often fail, and provides specific examples of successful bottom-up approaches.

The third-annual Design for Six Sigma Conference will be held Jan. 16–18 at the Memphis Marriott Downtown.

The second-annual Six Sigma Gulf Summit 2005 will be held on Dec.

The Confederation of Indian Industry awarded several top-producing Indian companies with Six Sigma awards at its National Convention on Six Sigma.

Solectron recently held two consecutive events to honor its suppliers for their successful lean Six Sigma initiatives.

The company received more than 50 entries to its first-annual Global Solectron Production System Kaizen Competition.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has selected the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division as the base for its new Lean Six Sigma College.

As part of its ongoing transformation effort, leadership at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) recently held several lean Six Sigma value-stream mapping events to identify projects that will provide the best return on investment.

Kaiser Aluminum recently received the 2005 TBM Perfect Engine Award for its Chandler ( Arizona) facility, a recognition of the company’s implementation of lean Six Sigma.

The award is given annually by the TBM Consulting Group Inc. to a facility that achieves outstanding productivity results.

An upcoming conference will focus on the use of Six Sigma in the services and transactional sectors.

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