Smarter Solutions CEO, Forrest Breyfogle, Receives Crosby Medal at the ASQ World Conference
Forrest Breyfogle was honored for his cutting-edge approach to traditional Six Sigma methodologies in his book, (ISBN 0-471-26572-1) Implementing Six Sigma, 2nd edition (ISS2) at the 2005 American Society for Quality (ASQ) World Conference. ISS2 referred by many as the "how to" book recommended by ASQ, and is now receiving the coveted Phillip B. Crosby Medal.
(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Forrest Breyfogle was honored for his cutting-edge
approach to traditional Six Sigma methodologies in his book, (ISBN
0-471-26572-1) Implementing Six Sigma, 2nd edition (ISS2) at the 2005 American
Society for Quality (ASQ) World Conference. ISS2 referred by many as the "how
to" book recommended by ASQ, and is now receiving the coveted Phillip B. Crosby
Medal. This honor is presented to the individual who has authored a
distinguished book contributing significantly to the extension of the philosophy
and application of the principles, methods, or techniques of quality management.
ISS2 has become one of the most recognized and widely used texts for
Lean Six Sigma education and training. This award winning book has been adopted
as the standard text for numerous universities and large business entities
throughout the world. Various professionals in the industry hold Mr. Breyfogle
and his book with the highest regard as illustrated with the following quotes:
"… [Implementing Six Sigma] would make an excellent text for a
technically oriented course for Black Belts or Master Black Belts. It is the
most complete compilation of Six Sigma tools on the market." Six Sigma Forum
Magazine, February 2004, page 42, by Roger Hoerl, manager of the applied
statistics lab a General Electric's global research center.
"[This book]
illustrates how most organizations can become more competitive, reduce defect
levels, and improve cycle times. It consolidates not only the traditional Six
Sigma process measurements and improvement tools, but also many other useful
methodologies into one easy-to-understand text." Bill W. Wiggenhorn
Past-President - Motorola University, Chief Learning Officer - CIGNA Healthcare
(Retired)
"Forrest's work (Implementing Six Sigma 2nd edition) is the
most significant text for developing and successful implementation of Six Sigma
business strategies today." Keith Moe - General Manager & Executive Vice
President of 3M Corporation (Retired).
Forrest Breyfogle is no newcomer
to Six Sigma and quality management. He has been working with Six Sigma methods
since its introduction in 1986. Mr. Breyfogle founded Smarter Solutions in 1992,
after a 24-year career with IBM. Over the past decade Mr. Breyfogle has proven
his expertise and built incredible credentials in the field. In 2001, he was
selected as the Subject Matter Expert for APQC's Six Sigma Benchmarking Study.
He serves as Quality Digests', "Ask the Six Sigma Expert and has been
interviewed by media forums, including CNBC Power Lunch and CNNfn. Mr. Breyfogle
has also authored or co-authored five other books on Six Sigma and Lean
methods.
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