JCIT International, Experts in Demand Flow Technology, Announces Partnership with Breakthrough Management Group, Inc., World's Fastest Growing Six Sigma Consultancy

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--June 30, 2003--JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow(R) Technology education and implementation services, today announced it has signed an agreement to partner with Breakthrough Management Group, Inc. (BMG) to jointly bring Six Sigma and Demand Flow(R) Technology expertise to manufacturing organizations across the world.
    BMG was founded in 1999 and is the world's fastest growing Six Sigma training and consulting firm. Both JCIT and BMG provide education and training products and services to organizations across all industries, large and small, to help them achieve increased business efficiencies.
    Six Sigma and Demand Flow(R) Technology consultants often cross paths, but are considered in some cases, competitors. This alliance brings both technology experts together, creating a new strength in the marketplace.
    "Six Sigma and Demand Flow(R) are natural complements to one another because both methodologies focus on the practical application of mathematics, statistics and proven models," said Dean Gilliam, President and CEO of JCIT International. "Data from demand flow implementation helps identify Six Sigma opportunities, and every process improvement made with Six Sigma makes it easier and cheaper to achieve optimum flow," he continued.
    BMG President David Silverstein noted that in addition to the methodology similarities, both companies share similar business goals as well, "Inherent to both of our companies is the shared goal of helping our clients produce better, faster, and lower cost products and services than the competition. By forging this partnership, we will both be armed to better serve the needs of our clientele."
    Both companies boast a broad range of training, consulting and software expertise and reputations for excellence among their clientele.

    About JCIT International

    JCIT International transfers the proven and pragmatic tools of Demand Flow(R) Technology (DFT), Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management practices to manufacturing professionals through efficient and cost effective training and technology transfer programs. Founded in 1984, JCIT International has trained more than 85,000 students in over 3,200 companies worldwide and has received recognition and numerous awards from industry experts and worldwide organizations. Current clients include GE, John Deere, Boeing, Medtronics, Bang & Olufsen, NACCO, Kimball International, Ingersoll Rand, Flextronics, Playmobil, Southco, Thomson Consumer Electronics and many others. For more information visit JCIT International's website at www.jcit.com.

    About Breakthrough Management Group, Inc.

    Breakthrough Management Group, Inc. (BMG) is a global leader in Six Sigma consulting, training and software support tools. BMG specializes in helping companies increase efficiencies and reduce costs through process improvement initiatives. BMG augments its Six Sigma training with web-based support tools such as e-Learning, an online support portal and project tracking software to enhance student retention and increase deployment results. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, BMG has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMG has offices in seven countries and over 100 employees. For more information visit www.bmgi.com.