Before beginning your beach novel this summer there are six great reasons to read and respond to this issue of eKNOWtion’s KNOWledge newsletter! This quarter we have insights from a number of experts in the field of applied Six Sigma and believe their experience is priceless.

1. Meet Ana Muñoz - for introduction to Six Sigma and online access to a respected 6σ Black Belt for your questions
2. Hear candid 6σ Implementation experience from Master BlackBelt, Reginaldo S. de Figueiredo
3. Sam Ponce, Sanmina-SCI offers a global (and always passionate) perspective on Lean and 6σ
4. Receive a complimentary report for participating in the Informed Outsourcing Decision study
5. Submit 6σ stories and qualify for a complimentary KNOWledge Academy workshop
6. Pre-register for Lean Sigma Kaizen workshop September 5th, Ottawa Canada and enjoy
discounted pricing

by Ana-Muñoz Jordan
I always say that working in Supply Chain is like working "behind the scenes". Some people like my Aunt for example, have never really understood what I do. Of course, it's hard to explain, so I begin with why I am a Black Belt without ever having been in Judo, then I go on to explain that I spend most of my day trying to reduce variation and waste, looking at bottlenecks, asking people "why?" all the time and always striving for perfection by implementing something called "Six Sigma". Well... you can imagine my Aunt's face! Read more...

by KNOWledge
In this interview with Reginaldo S. de Figueiredo, a Master Black Belt in the Semiconductor industry, we hope to help our readers understand and clarify some of the key elements involved in a Six Sigma project. Reginaldo has kindly agreed to share with us his thoughts, experiences and challenges on Six Sigma project implementation. Read more...

by Samuel Ponce
While companies continue to invest in operational performance, what prevents some from embracing Lean Six Sigma? During my 30+ years of manufacturing experience I have been involved in many different types of manufacturing companies however, I can testify that there are some practices that most share. Read more...

Weigh in on the critical subject of Informed Outsourcing Decisions. As eKNOWtion carries out a study with University of Strathclyde, Centre for Business Process Outsourcing and Scottish Enterprise we invite your opinion and experience on these strategic decisions. If you are interested in participating in this study please complete a quick on line survey here or contact us via research@eKNOWtion.com. All participants will receive the executive summary of the research.

Serving as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Supply Chain Operations Excellence practice leader, Douglas has over twenty years of experience focused on the development, marketing and deployment of tailored supply chain solutions for companies across a wide variety of industry sectors and brings energized leadership to eKNOWtion and its clients. Read more...

Serving as the company's Chief Operating and Knowledge Officer (COKO) and head of the eKNOWtion Research Academy, Kathleen has been supporting international clients for over fifteen years integrating a passion for performance and life in her work. Her extensive experience and hands-on approach have driven positive results for many companies and complex supply chains. Read more...