At the annual conference of the European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) on 8 and 9 March 2018 in Bad Kissingen, the focus was on the two key topics of resource conservation and digitalization. Over 100 experts from all over Germany discussed these topics with the speakers. In his presentation, Viktor Becker from the Association of German Engineers (VDI) explained
The European Six Sigma Club Deutschland e.V. (ESSC-D) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität e.V. (DGQ) support the German government’s resource efficiency initiative. Together with the IHK Ostwürttemberg and the VDI Centre for Resource Efficiency, they organized a full day of information, presentations and discussions in Heidenheim in November to show how easy it is for companies to achieve more
Every year, the European Six Sigma Club Deutschland e.V. (ESSC-D) awards prizes for scientific work on the Six Sigma methodology. To this end, it looks for the best papers at German-speaking universities and colleges that contribute to the further development of the Six Sigma methodology. In 2017, Alexandra Polzmacher from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) won the gold award for “Media density
At an innovation workshop in July, Master Black Belts from the European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) developed perspectives for innovation management. The event was organized by the Berlin-based consultancy Tom Spike. The participants from the automotive, mechanical engineering, optics, telecommunications, university and consulting sectors discussed ways in which innovations can be better developed through a structured approach. In this
The European Six Club Germany e.V. (ESSC-D) is organizing the seventh annual German Six Sigma Award and is looking for the best scientific papers on the further development of the Six Sigma methodology. All relevant papers can be submitted with immediate effect. The closing date for entries is September 30, 2017. Every year, the ESSC-D awards prizes for new approaches
Megatrends of the future, such as Industry 4.0, big data, connectivity and innovation, were key topics at the annual conference of the European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) in Nuremberg in March. Over 100 experts learned about new challenges and the integration and expansion of the Six Sigma methodology. One insight was that the Six Sigma methodology must adapt to
The Quality Guidelines of the European Six Sigma Club Deutschland e.V. (ESSC-D) were developed in Germany from the outset with an international perspective. This focus is now paying off. Master Black Belts certified to the high standards are now in high demand internationally, especially from Germany. This is because they can train Green Belts and Black Belts in accordance with
Every year, the European Six Sigma Club Deutschland e.V. (ESSC-D) honors scientific work that deals with the application of the Six Sigma methodology. To this end, it looks for the best work on the further development of the Six Sigma methodology at German-speaking universities and colleges. In 2016, the gold award went to Janis Wolff from the Friedrich-Alexander University in
Six Sigma is an established method, and companies and users alike are satisfied with the project results. At the same time, however, they would like to see shorter project durations. This is the result of a recent survey of members of the ESSC-D, the largest interest group for the Six Sigma methodology in German-speaking countries. The respondents come from various
The European Six Sigma Club Deutschland e.V. (ESSC-D) is awarding the German Six Sigma Prize for the sixth time. Entries can be submitted as of now. The closing date for entries is September 30, 2016. Every year, the ESSC-D honors the best scientific work on the further development of the Six Sigma methodology. New approaches and ideas, which are examined
