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IISE’s Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference 2019
Monday, September 23, 2019 - Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference offers a global hub for sharing organizational transformation discoveries fueled by Lean and Six Sigma thinking. Lean Six Sigma improves the quality of management, working processes and applies resources in a targeted way that can dramatically increase the productive and creative potential across a business population. The conference has an audience of industrial, management, manufacturing and quality engineers, healthcare professionals, consultants, operational and supply chain managers and professional educators.
Track Descriptions
Lean Six Sigma Applications and Training Track
Presentations in this track will share how Lean Six Sigma can be used to achieve world-class performance in a wide variety of applications and industries. Meanwhile, new applications may require specialized process knowledge and careful selection and modification of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to be successful. Topics include:
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Logistics and Supply Chains
- Government and Nonprofit
- Service Systems and Retail
- Lean Six Sigma Training
Lean Six Sigma Research and Education Track
Problem-solving and process improvement education and research spans a wide array of techniques, concepts, and disciplines. There is increasing emphasis on cross-disciplinary approaches that address barriers to effective Lean Six Sigma implementation and long-term sustainability through a culture of continuous improvement. This track will explore education and basic research with a focus on clear and practical recommendations for advancing pedagogy and improving the conceptualization, effective implementation, and sustainability of Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Topics include:
- Process Improvement
- Product and Service Design/Development
- Creating and Sustaining a Lean Six Sigma Culture
- Lean Six Sigma Education and Pedagogy
- Administrative Lean in Academia
- Emerging Topics & the Future of Lean Six Sigma