Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Executive Seminar for Auto Suppliers and Manufacturers – November 8, The Renaissance Club, Detroit, MI

DENVER--The automotive industry is facing more issues than ever: domestic sales are declining, demand is cyclical and remaining profitable is difficult when costs continue to increase. These design flaws can’t be addressed by traditional improvement methods. Breakthrough improvement may require that you create completely new products or processes with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Breakthrough Management Group (BMG) would like to invite you to attend an upcoming session in Detroit on Nov. 8. This complimentary, educational event will focus on how DFSS is being used to address some of the major challenges in auto manufacturing today.

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a powerful problem-solving methodology aimed at a core issue facing today’s products and services – namely that 80% of all defects are “designed in.” These design flaws unfortunately prevent standard Six Sigma methods such as DMAIC from delivering true “Six Sigma” levels of customer satisfaction. Breakthrough improvement ultimately requires the Six Sigma team to create new products or redesign existing ones with DFSS.

Our subject matter experts will address topics such as: A Framework for DFSS in the Automotive Industry, Clear Rationale for DFSS - Easy Project Integration into Product Development, Prescriptive tools as well as trends in DFSS, driving commitment for DFSS, aligning DFSS with existing product development processes, scoping and selecting DFSS projects for high impact and selecting the right team for DFSS.

Key learning outcomes will include:

• How to prioritize and select DFSS projects

• Aligning DFSS with existing product development processes

• Specific examples DFSS application at Ford Motor Company

• The ability of DFSS to aid manufacturers with their major issues

Date:         November 8, 2007
Time:         8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:     The Renaissance Club
              Detroit, MI

To RSVP for this exclusive session, please contact:
Juanita Thiel (Juanita.Thiel@BMGi.com), 610-524-6375
For more information: www.BMGi.com/dfss

About Breakthrough Management Group:

BMG is the world’s leading provider of training and consulting for performance excellence. Specializing in Lean, Six Sigma and Innovation, BMG works with leading companies around the globe to help “in-source” new capability and develop new core competencies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colo., BMG has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, health care, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMG has offices in 12 countries and has more than 100 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.bmgi.com.