Program Citations
and animations greatly enriched the Six Sigma
curriculum and is deeply appreciated.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is
gratefully acknowledged as a contributing affiliate
of the ASU-SSMI relationship. SME is the world's
leading resource Where Manufacturing Comes
Together - both people and information - to
advance
manufacturing
knowledge.
The
association between SME, Arizona State
University, and the Six Sigma Management
Institute is deeply appreciated.
MindPro
was made possible through the
asserted efforts and kind contributions of many
people and organizations. This document
provides a listing of the key contributors and
credits their guidance, discussions, work,
materials, copyrights, publications, presentations,
and ideas. Thanks to such contributors, the
benefits of Six Sigma as well as other process
improvement initiatives can now be realized by
large, medium, and small organizations, as well
as individuals seeking professional advancement
and
recognition
through
coaching
and
development:
Six Sigma Management Institute
The Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management
Institute mission is to explore new and innovative
ways to disseminate the power of Six Sigma.
SSMI’s main objective is to research and develop
effective delivery methods so that the cost of
training can be drastically reduced, making Six
Sigma affordable for individuals and businesses
of all sizes. This goal was realized when SSMI
partnered with the Ira A. Fulton School of
Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) for
the delivery of the joint ASU – SSMI Online Six
Sigma Certification Programs.
Arizona State University
Institute of Standards and Technology
The Ira. A. Fulton School of Engineering,
Arizona State University is provided a special
acknowledgement as the primary affiliate of the
Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management
Institute. The ASU Six Sigma portfolio of degree
programs, courses, certifications, and on-line
offerings provide individuals and global
corporations with world-class knowledge. The
long-standing association between ASU and Dr.
Harry is highly esteemed and gratefully
appreciated.
Founded in 1901, the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) is a nonregulatory federal agency within the U.S.
Commerce
Department's
Technology
Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and
promote
measurement,
standards,
and
technology to enhance productivity, facilitate
trade, and improve the quality of life. NIST carries
out its mission in four cooperative programs:
NIST Laboratories, Baldrige National Quality
Program, Manufacturing Extension Partnership,
and the Advanced Technology Program.
A
special tribute is given to NIST for contributing
the NIST/SEMATECH Handbook of Statistical
Methods to the MindPro project. This addition to
the software is gratefully acknowledged and
appreciated.
Kevin Kennedy Associates
Kevin Kennedy Associates offers world-class
Product
and
Process
Development,
Organizational MentoringTM Solutions, Failure
Analysis and Recovery, and Life Sciences
Consulting. In stringent adherence to Best
Practices in product and process development,
they comply with regulatory standards and
employ comprehensive methods to minimize and
manage risk associated with the product or
process. Their contribution of life-like simulations
Phone: 1-800-335-6234
City of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne has implemented Six Sigma to
improve customer service and increase the
effectiveness of city government. Data based
decision-making
and
empowerment
of
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employees are key components to the success of
the program. A special tribute is given to Mayor
Graham Richard for his insightful vision and
steadfast leadership of Six Sigma within city
government. The Fort Wayne Improvement Case
Studies represent an exemplary set of
testaments to the power of Six Sigma and are
immensely appreciated.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an
independent federal agency created by Congress
in 1950 to promote the progress of science; to
advance the national health, prosperity, and
welfare; to secure the national defense… The
contributing influence of NSF is felt within the
field of Six Sigma in many ways, both directly and
indirectly.
Minitab
Minitab Inc. creates and markets statistical
software that enables those who teach or perform
data analysis to obtain accurate, reliable, and
easy-to-use solutions. A special thanks is
extended to Minitab for their kind cooperation and
Six Sigma contributions throughout the years.
Korean Standards Association
Established in 1962, the Korean Standards
Association leads the industrial development of
the nation in the van of the 21st century technical
competitive age on the basis of 40 years of
accumulated know-how in such areas as
education and training, research, KS/ISO
certification, promotional activities, international
cooperation, etc. Their highly respected
association with Arizona State University and the
Six Sigma Management Institute is greatly
appreciated.
Quality Associates International
Founded
in
1987,
Quality
Associates
International is a full service Quality and
Reliability consulting firm. Their contribution to
the field of Six Sigma and MindPro is very much
appreciated.
Streale Innovation
Streale Innovation, Inc. is a team of business and
technical consultants that work together on client
projects to provide Six Sigma best practices,
Performance Measurement, and Training &
Development aimed at the FDA-regulated and
Financial Services markets. Their contribution to
Six Sigma and the MindPro project is appreciated
and highly esteemed.
United States Navy
The United States Navy, Office of Naval
Research is recognized for their Best
Manufacturing
Practices
Program
and
Producibility Measurements for DoD Contracts.
The BMP Program was created in 1985 to help
businesses identify, research, and promote
exceptional manufacturing practices, methods,
and procedures. Its objective is to empower
defense and commercial customers to operate at
a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness.
Their diligence and dedication to the pursuit of
excellence through Six Sigma is admired and
appreciated.
Acknowledgements
Peter Crouch, Dean: Ira A. Fulton
Engineering, Arizona State University
School
of
Jeff Goss, Assist. Dean: Ira A. Fulton School of
Engineering, Arizona State University
Phong Vu, Chief Executive
Management Institute
Officer:
Six
Sigma
Reigle Stewart, Chief Operating Officer: Six Sigma
Management Institute
Craig A. Elden, Chief Information Officer: Six Sigma
Management Institute
Connie Januzzi, Senior Administrator: Six Sigma
Management Institute
Ian Firth, Senior Programmer: Six Sigma Management
Institute
Minitab, Inc: Minitab Statistical Analysis Software
Microsoft Corp.: Excel, Power Point, and Word
Streale Innovation, Inc: Streale Enterprise Six Sigma
Software
SME: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
KSA: Korean Standards Association
SSGR: Six Sigma Global Registry
ASQ: American Society of Quality
SSA: Six Sigma Academy
Phone: 1-800-335-6234
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Contributors:
Esterline Aerospace and Defense: Normal Distribution
Graphic
Accel-Team Ltd: Force Field Analysis Diagram
Evalid Inc: Software Development Process Map
Achats-Industriels: Six Sigma Concepts
Evergreen State College: Choas Theory and Fractal
Simulation
Acme Constructions Pty, Ltd: Punchlist Report Example
Actuate Corporation: Enterprise Reporting Applications
Allied Signal, Inc: Jet Engine
Federated States of Micronesia, College of Micronesia:
Normal Distribution
Allied Signal, Inc: Manufacturing Facility
France, L., Girault, A., Gascuel, D., Espiau, B.: Sensor
Modeling for a Walking Robot Simulation
Applied Research Associates, Inc: Tankcar Impact
Simulation
Garrison, Daniel B. - Flee Boston Financial: Excerpts
from Introduction to Six Sigma
Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton School of
Engineering
General Electric Corporation: Website Orientation
Berkeley University: Regression Simulation
Georgia Tech,
Simulation
Blackthorne Publishing Company: Fishbone Diagram
Builder
Grant DUE
Animations
Boccio, John - Physics & Astronomy Department at
Swarthmore College: Galaxy Collision Simulation
Hodgins, Jessica K. and Wooten, Wayne - Georgia
Institute of Technology: Diving Simulation
Bowling Green State University, Physics Department:
Measurement Video
Hyperion Solutions Corporation: Enterprise-Class
Business Performance Management Solutions: Metrics
Dashboard
Brigham Young University: John Doe Black Belt Project
Example
Brooks, David W. - Center for Curriculum and
Instruction,
University
of
Nebraska-Lincoln:
Amperometric Oxygen Measurement
Casazen.com: Kanban Card
Chapman,
Reference
Alan
-
Businessballs.com:
General
City Colleges of Chicago: Skinner Box Illustration
GVU
9751307:
Center:
Somersault
Statistical
Simulators
Pike
and
iSixSigma: Internet Six Sigma Community and Forum
Website
Juran's Quality Handbook: Juran Trilogy
Ketkale Group of Industries: Machine Drill Press
Kevin Kennedy Associates: Factory Simulation,
Process Simulation, Hospital Simulation, Thermal
Simulation, Airbag Simulation, Crash Simulations, and
Robot Simulations
City of Fort Wayne Indiana. Mayor Graham Richard:
Case Studies in Six Sigma
Kotelnikov, Vadim - Ten3 Business e-Coach, version
2005a. On-Line Business Management Handbook and
Resource
Claremont Graduate University: Hypothesis Test for a
Mean
Lane, David M. - Rice Virtual Lab: HyperStat On-Line
Statistics Handbook
Claremont Graduate University: Hypothesis Testing
Simulation
Lane, David M. - Rice Virtual Lab: On-Line Case
Studies
Claremont Graduate University: Sampling Distribution
Simulation
Lee, Gene S. - University of British Columbia: Robotics
Animation Simulation Platform
CMU's Robotics Institute,
Placement Simulation
Many Information Systems, Inc: Service Simulation
College of Business,
Ceremony Video
Darwin2K:
Auburn
Robot
University:
Part
Award
Cryer, L. - Northern College: Pavlov's Dog and Stimulus
Response
Debevec, Paul - Computer Science Division, University
of California at Berkeley: Falling Dominos Video
Earth Sciences Department at the University of
California, Santa Cruz: Southern California Earthquake
Simulation
Edison Automation Inc: Factory Performance Displays
Engineering Dynamics Corporation: EDSMAC4 Multivehicle Intersection Crash Simulation
Phone: 1-800-335-6234
Mastascusa, E. J. - Bucknell University: Problem
Definition Excerpt
Merriam-Webster On-Line Dictionary: Definitions
Microsoft Corporation: Project Charter Example
Mind Tools Ltd: Force Field Analysis Diagram
Missouri State
Simulation
University:
Frequency
Polygon
Motronic, Inc: Electronic Circuit Board
Multidata TPS, Inc: Pair of Dice
N-able Technologies Inc: The N-vision Dashboard
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Air
Traffic Shutdown Study: Flight Pattern Simulation
Russ, John C. - Materials Science and Engineering
Dept., North Carolina State
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars
Exploration Program: Machinist Video Making Parts
University, Raleigh, NC: Blacksmith Video
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars
Exploration Program: Mars Exploration Rover Terrain
Simulation Video
SaturnFans:
Automobile
Picture
from
Backseat
of
Saturn
Smith, J.: Fishbone Diagram
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars
Exploration Program: Planetary Photo Journal
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: Light Bulb with
Dollar Sign
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Airline
Cockpit Simulation
Stanford University: Birthday Date Simulation
National Institute of Standards and Technology:
NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods
StatSoft, Inc: The StatSoft
Handbook (On-Line Resource)
NAVAIR Corporation: Navair Six Sigma Deployment
Model
Strategos, Inc: Lean-Manufacturing Website
Nimmer, Larry - International Student Film Festival:
Light Bulb by Sam Kapoi
NKG Spark Plugs, Inc: Spark Plug Picture
Office of Fusion Energy, US Department of Energy:
Fusion Simulation
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Technology
and
Logistics:
Identifying
Basic
Improvement Curve Theories
Ogden, R. Todd - Dept. of Statistics, Univ. of South
Carolina: Dice Roll Simulation
Ohsshi Iron Works: Kanban Card
Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs:
Maslow's Heirarchy of Human Need
Orbitform Group, LLC: Upper Bracket Stamping on
Sub-Assembly
Palm Inc: Zire 71 Palm Data Collection
Paul Kayfetz, Inc: Driving Computer Animation
Power Performance, Inc: Leadership Quotes
Inc:
Six
Electronic
Statistics
Strategos, Inc: Process Map and Examples
Syque, Inc: Improvement Encyclopedia Website
United States Navy: Best Manufacturing Practices
Program Website
Nipponico Company: Kanban Card
PowerSteering Software
Management Tool
Stanford University: Probability and Quantile Simulation
Sigma
Project
Product Development Consulting, Inc: The Customer
Value Map
Public Health Institute: Fishbone Diagram
United States Navy: Classroom Instructor Video
University of California, Los Angeles: Lego Robotic I
Project
University of Cambridge, Department of Industrial
Design Engineering: FMEA Guidelines and Example
University of Cambridge, Department of Industrial
Design Engineering: Process Mapping and Design
Example
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department
of Statistics: Regression Simulation
University of Iowa, National Advanced Driving
Simulator: Alcohol Impairment Study Simulation
University of Iowa, National Advanced
Simulator: High-Frequency Actuators
Driving
University of Iowa, National Advanced
Simulator: Main Control Room and Operators
Driving
University of South Carolina, Dept. of Statistics:
Histogram Bin Size Simulation
Value Based Management: Force Field Analysis
Virtual Reality Lab, Swiss Federal
Technology: Human Motion Simulation
J
Borkowski:
of
Quality Digest, Six Sigma Survey Results: Breaking
Through the Six Sigma Hype, Dirk Dusharme
(November 2001)
Visionary Labs,
Simulation
Quality Digest, Six Sigma Packs a Punch, Dirk
Dusharme (November 2003)
Volkswagen of America, Inc: Yellow Volkswagen
Picture
Raytheon Corporation: Six Sigma Tools Umbrella
Welch, Jack: 21 Points for Winning
Rice Virtual Lab: National Science
Division of Undergraduate Education
West, R. Webster - University of South Carolina,
Department of Statistics. Histogram Bin Size Simulation
Foundation's
Benjamin
Institute
Crowd
Vital Enterprises, Inc: 6S Evaluation Form
Rizhao King Dang Co., Ltd: Open Sign
Rock Castle Construction: Reconciliation Form
Phone: 1-800-335-6234
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Recognition:
Doug Mader, Motorola
Historically speaking, Six Sigma has evolved
from a quality improvement tool in the mid 1980’s
to a fact-driven system of business management
in the 2000’s. Over the last 20 years there have
been many events and contributions that have
shaped Six Sigma.
Even today, the evolution of Six Sigma continues
– growing in both power and diversity, throughout
the world. The purpose of this section is to
provide recognition of those individuals who
played a key role in this evolution:
Steve Zinkgraf, Motorola
Mike Carnell, Motorola
Greg Brue, Motorola
Gary Cone, Motorola
John Hathaway, Motorola
Dave Dupree, Motorola
Reigle Stewart, Motorola
Kjell Magnusson, Asea Brown Boveri
Mike Daniels, Asea Brown Boveri
Robert Galvin, Motorola
Sunne Carlson, Asea Brown Boveri
Bill Smith, Motorola
Jack Welch, General Electric
Mikel Harry, Motorola
Gary Reiner, General Electric
Jack Germain, Motorola
Larry Bossidy, Allied Signal
Richard Beutow, Motorola
Don Linsenmann, DuPont
Art Sundry, Motorola
Dave Antis, Motorola
Dick White, Motorola
Tom Hughes, Allied Signal
Hank Scutoski, Motorola
Skip Weed, Motorola
Richard Schoreder, Motorola
Bob Stewart, Motorola
Ron Lawson, Motorola
Mario Perez-Wilson, Motorola
Tom Cheek, Texas Instruments
Marty Rayl, Motorola
Jack Prins, Motorola
John Lupienski, Motorola
Phong Vu, Ford Motor Company
Phone: 1-800-335-6234
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