CLEVELAND, OH -- 11/25/09 --
If you are one of the lucky few with extra
money in today's unsafe economy, you are probably wondering how to invest
it. Fifty years ago, our parents could invest their money in several
different ways considered 'safe.' Today, that is unfortunately not the case
-- there are very few investments that are considered safe, and even fewer
that will yield the kind of growth worth risking it for.
This same fact goes for business funds as well, but there is some hope for
these businesses. This hope comes in the form of Lean Six Sigma, a
business improvement strategy that combines traditional Six Sigma and Lean
Initiatives. Six Sigma strives for perfection in products and processes
with a goal of 3.4 defects or less per million opportunities. Lean
Initiatives strive to eliminate waste in all forms in products and
processes. The result is significant increases in bottom lines, even in
today's tough economy. According to a study recently released by the
Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company, rigorous Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
produced a 19% increase in profit margins, 43% quality improvement, and a
24% increase in cycle times.
As with anything that seems too good to be true, you are probably asking
yourself, "What's the catch?" The answer to that question is that Lean Six
Sigma is neither easy, nor cheap -- it is an investment into the future of
the company or corporation. "There are two different routes a company can
go with implementing Lean Six Sigma," states Craig Setter, President and
CEO of Six Sigma Online, a leading provider of Six Sigma and Lean Training. He
continues, "They can either pay for their own employees to be trained and
certified in the Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, or they can pay for
outside consultants to come in and run Six Sigma and Lean projects on their
products and or processes." Either way, the results are increased profits,
better products and services, and happier customers. It always seems
counterintuitive, but the old saying proves to be correct again -- you have
to spend money to make money.
There are many different providers for Six Sigma training, ranging in
price and style of learning. Some courses are internet based, some the
training providers come to you, and some are classroom based. Setter
advises choosing the training provider that fits best within your budget
and your learning style, with a reputable company providing the training.
Six Sigma Online is a leading provider for online Six Sigma Training,
provided by Aveta Business Solutions. Six Sigma is a quality improvement
strategy originally developed in 1986 by Motorola as a means of waste
reduction. Six Sigma has helped approximately two-thirds of Fortune 500
organizations to streamline operations.
CONTACT:
Lauren Smith
Aveta Solutions, LLC
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