iSixSigma names finalists for Six Sigma awards

RP news wires, Noria Corporation
Tags: lean manufacturing

iSixSigma on November 25 announced the finalists of the Most Successful Lean Six Sigma Start-up, Most Successful Re-energized Lean Six Sigma Program and the Largest-Breakthrough Improvement Projects. (Full award details.)

"In keeping with the theme of our Summit and Awards, 'Back to Breakthrough,' iSixSigma is recognizing programs and projects that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishment," said Michael Cyger, founder of iSixSigma. "To qualify for the competition, for example, programs must have a minimum ROI of 5x; projects must deliver a 90 percent reduction in defects, or a minimum $250,000 and 5x ROI. Most entries achieved far greater."

iSixSigma.com and iSixSigma Magazine sponsored the competition, which received more than 50 nominations from around the world. The criteria for submissions of the iSixSigma awards are higher and more stringent than any other award competition for Six Sigma or process excellence.

The iSixSigma editorial judges – a team of certified Six Sigma belts – whittled down the entries by reviewing everything from the business case to the financials. Evaluations were performed using a systematic and structured process.

"It's clear that by establishing minimum standards for entry, not every company with a Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma deployment can submit their program or projects for this competition," said Jeannine Hall, director of events for iSixSigma. "iSixSigma is raising the bar for process excellence; our awards recognize truly the best."

Here are iSixSigma's Breakthrough Finalists by category, in alphabetical order:

Most Successful Lean Six Sigma Start-up Programs:

Most Successful Re-energized Lean Six Sigma Programs:

Largest-Breakthrough Improvement Projects:

Finalists and winners will be recognized at a ceremony at the iSixSigma Live! Summit '09 on the morning of January 15, 2009, at the Trump International Beach Resort at Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.

"iSixSigma congratulates these companies, and the individuals who have led these programs and projects," Cyger said.