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Topic

Lean Six Sigma - Basics and Applications

Ric Van Der Linden

During this 1 hour session, the basics of Lean Six Sigma will be taught. Lean removes waste and Six Sigma reduces variation. We will learn how to integrate both, resulting in a sustaining continuous improvement approach. Though it is important to understand the application of the tools, we will also look at creating an ongoing driving force, how to create momentum and how to sustain the efforts as a key aspect of the business. Examples will be provided showing how to create and sustain continuous improvement efforts with Lean and Six Sigma.

A Lean/Six Sigma simulation game will be played allowing demonstration and understanding of the tools. And, we will be discussing the financial impact of Lean Six Sigma.

About Our Speaker

Ric Van Der Linden is the Principal Consultant for ProgressivEdge, a consulting business based in the San Diego area focused on the applications of Continuous Improvement techniques to any business type (private and public, service, technology, manufacturing, military…). His career has focused on Continuous Improvement. For the past 21 years he has led and supported business growth including the start up of two large manufacturing operations which included facilities, equipment and staffing. He managed production operations and for the past 10 years has had a full time dedication to Continuous Improvement through the application of Lean Six Sigma and other improvement approaches.

As a Champion of Lean and Six Sigma, he has developed Lean Strategies and Six Sigma programs that have become “best practice”. He has driven results through Lean and Six Sigma in all aspects of business. Along with project leadership, he has also trained, mentored, and certified over 400 Lean/Six Sigma individuals that have resulted in a 5 year accumulation of $50 million savings. He has a BS in Manufacturing Engineering, a Masters in Organizational Management, is a certified Lean Expert and Master Black Belt in Six Sigma. He currently holds a board position with the American Society for Quality, was past President of the San Diego Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and was recently the Lean and Six Sigma Advisor/Instructor at San Diego State University and is an Instructor at University of California, San Diego.

Cost:

Members and first-time guests: $5.00, non-members: $15.00.

Location:

CareFusion (C1-A306)
6055 Lusk Blvd
San Diego CA 92121

From Lusk Blvd turn right at first driveway. Turn left at the roundabout. Drive around to the back of the building and park. The conference room is located at the rear of the bldg. and is accessible from the parking lot.

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