IRI Six Sigma and
Design for Six Sigma in R&D Workshop

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Location and date:  TBD

The “IRI Six Sigma Workshop was one of the most useful meetings/conferences I have been to in my 30 year” career.   - Harvey S. Gold, CR&D Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt,  E. I. DuPont De Nemours And Company

Change the way you think about your R&D challenges.

Experience the premier workshop exclusively for R&D practitioners using Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma tools and techniques. Beginner and advanced tutorials available.

This Workshop is opened to all R&D professionals actively employed in an organization meeting IRI Membership eligibility requirements. Attendees need not be affiliated with an IRI Member organization.

2007 Six Sigma and DFSS Workshop attendees tell us what they liked best:

….the relaxed atmosphere and ability to interact with a wide range of colleagues. The timing allows for easy one-on-one discussions.     Technical Leader, DFSS Corporate R&D, Boston Scientific

The opportunity to hear first hand the experience of other companies with DFSS. I was amazed by the openness of the discussions (both in session and at breaks) and willingness to share failures and learnings.   Manager, Ingersoll-Rand Corporation

The breadth of speakers. I was able to get a feel for many different ways to implement DFSS. This was my first exposure to the topic and I walked away wanting to know more.   Manager of Strategic Business Processes, Sunoco Chemicals

I really appreciated the open sharing of thoughts and ideas. I've attended for several years now and believe that I always leave knowing more than before. Harvey Gold's workshop was excellent, one of the best I've seen over the years.     Senior Engineer, Corning Incorporated

Workshop Overview:
Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma in R&D Workshop is an interactive, 2 ½ day course crafted to give attendees practical Six Sigma and DFSS tools to apply immediately to their R&D departments. Hands-on techniques are examined to address critical R&D issues and boost business results.

• Explore critical Six Sigma thinking exclusively with your innovative peers – no vendors, consultants or academics participate
• Hear about what works and what doesn't from R&D practitioners from different industries
• Learn what tools to use and when for the most favorable results
• Use Voice of Customer to revamp product development processes
• Learn tips to build a “culture of quality” in your own organization
• Examine new ideas based on the evolutionary TRIZ framework
• Weigh the advantages of incorporating DFSS into work functions on a daily basis
• Explore the metrics, tools and best practices Six Sigma experts are using in product decision processes
• Establish new connections and share your challenges with colleagues

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