The following article, the first of a two-part series, outlines the growing need for Six Sigma initiatives in the outpatient health care market.

From its inception, Six Sigma was considered revolutionary.

Leap Technologies has released three new training programs for improving Six Sigma results.

Aceva Technologies Inc., a developer of working capital management solutions for global enterprises, has increased use of Six Sigma methods by its enterprise clients seeking to improve financial process work flow to optimize working capital management.

Instantis, a provider of software solutions for managing enterprise performance initiatives has established a Six Sigma executive advisory board.

Following a wave of financial institutions implementing Six Sigma, WCBF will convene its Successfully Implementing Six Sigma in Financial Services summit on June 23 and 24 in New York.

Lean manufacturing certification, which helps manufacturers achieve the benefits of lean principles, has been launched by R. Michael Donovan and Co.

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the National Quality Forum are accepting applications for the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.

In response to increased demand for information about ISO 14971:2000 and the concept of risk management for medical device manufacturing, BSI Management Systems has launched its Overview of ISO 14971 Webinar.

Beta LaserMike, a global manufacturer of precision measurement and control systems, has received accreditation under ISO 17025.