Welcome to May 2011 edition of our monthly newsletter, Learning to Lean. In this month's edition, we are talking about translating executive-level vision and goals to shop-floor (or office) action/implementation.

Announcements

We have just announced the Fall 2011 dates for our Lean Manufacturing Certification program in Orange County. The program will run from August through November; those who register by June 30 will receive $200 off the standard price of $2695 for the 8-session program. Click here for details and to register.

We also continue to offer Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Lean Manufacturing Certification programs online. Click here for details.

Realizing Bottom Line Improvement

Companies often struggle to realize "bottom-line" improvement from their continuous improvement programs, whether they be lean six sigma or lean manufacturing in nature. In either case, it is critical to view projects not as individual efforts tied to "cost savings" but as a set of projects aimed at improving the mechanisms by which value is delivered to the customer.

This month we feature an article that talks about turning executive-level vision and goals into shop floor activities that truly improve the bottom line. We also included roadmaps to lean transformation and lean six sigma transformation from our perspective- proven methodologies that have helped our clients achieve true bottom line improvement.

The materials referenced in this newsletter will teach you more about lean and six sigma. If you would like to learn more, feel free to call us at 866-559-5598 or visit our website and click on "Contact Us."

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