How to develop a sound projection of savings from an operations improvement project using cost of failure, process yield, and process sigma level.

Introduces Apple the dog, who teaches a very important lesson in inventory. Explains how inventory—which is a form of Waste—is an important ally in the fight against stock outs, when used properly. Breaks down the different types of inventory: Finished Goods, Buffer Stock, Raw Materials, Safety Stock, Shipping Stock, and Work in Process.

Kentucky Conference Chair Joe Rizzo on the challenges facing manufacturing and how the AME conference helps lean leaders succeed.

Lean Six Sigma to Improve United Space Alliance solid rocket booster element documentation scanning.

John Zahora, Director of Focused System Improvement at the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute, LP., explains why some integration attempts fail. John then introduces the notion of a methodology which will aid in the successful utilization of three powerful concepts (Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC).

Arul Aruleswaran, Author, Changing with Lean Six Sigma, MD and Consultant, LSS Academy Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (www.lss-academy.com), bit.ly