BlueFire Partners Selects Micrografx Solutions as Six Sigma Standard; iGrafx Process for Six Sigma to be Integrated Into Training and Consulting Services.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Micrografx Inc. (Nasdaq:MGXI), today announced that BlueFire Partners has chosen to use iGrafx Process and iGrafx Process for Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. as key components of its process improvement programs. Under the agreement, BlueFire Partners will package Micrografx's solutions with BlueFire Partners' cutting-edge Six Sigma consulting and training solutions. The Six Sigma methodology is rapidly becoming a cornerstone philosophy among many of the world's leading corporations. By focusing on the elimination of errors or defects, companies realize increased customer satisfaction while attaining a distinct financial and competitive advantage in the form of reduced costs, improved efficiency and increased profitability. "By integrating our solutions into their industry-leading Six Sigma consulting programs, BlueFire Partners ensures that its clients benefit from state-of-the art technology," said Ken Carraher, president of enterprise process management for Micrografx. "The partnership of our two companies will result in Six Sigma solutions that are powerful, easy to use and successful in bringing about positive organizational change." BlueFire Partners is integrating iGrafx Process for Six Sigma as a core component of its training curriculum and building its methodology around the process-centric approach that this powerful software solution brings to Six Sigma. The company will deploy Micrografx solutions throughout all of its corporate training programs and will incorporate iGrafx solutions as a standard part of its black belt toolkit. "We are very excited about the possibilities that the iGrafx solutions bring to our training and consulting practice," said Lou Schultz, managing director of BlueFire Partners. "We believe that iGrafx solutions are a fundamental component of an effective Six Sigma toolkit. It will enable us to provide our clients with extremely powerful what-if scenario and simulation capabilities." iGrafx Process for Six Sigma provides both black belts and green belts with a comprehensive and intuitive array of capabilities for the effective management of ongoing process improvement, including process mapping, process simulation, static analysis, design of experiments and testing of multiple scenarios. The solution empowers Six Sigma teams to validate their solutions to quality-related problems in a digital model, significantly reducing the time-to-solution and the time-to-benefit cycles. iGrafx Process for Six Sigma also integrates with other leading Six Sigma tools such as Minitab statistical software. About Micrografx Inc. Micrografx is a recognized global leader in providing software, solutions and services enabling customers to improve productivity by graphically visualizing visualizing, v 1., holding an image in one's mind. 2., forming an image of a goal or destination in one's mind before undertaking it, so as to facilitate success. , improving and implementing key business processes. By visualizing and interacting with the data and information associated with these business processes, our customers improve time-to-market, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Key customer initiatives include improving and implementing processes that drive e-business, quality initiatives like Six Sigma, and key line-of-business applications including supply chain management, interactive parts catalogs Noun 1. parts catalog - a list advertising parts for machinery along with prices parts catalogue catalogue, catalog - a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" and interactive electronic technical manuals. Visit www.micrografx.com for more information or contact 888/744-1210. About BlueFire Partners BlueFire Partners is an independent, privately held professional firm providing strategic consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" focused on enhancing the enterprise value of its clients. With headquarters in Minneapolis, BlueFire has a national reputation for expertise in advising growing companies in the areas of corporate strategy, performance improvement initiatives, leadership development, investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , graphic design services, media relations and product launch campaigns. 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I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , changes in distribution channels, seasonality, growth in the enterprise solutions business of the Company, market demand and acceptance of products, the impact of changing economic conditions, fluctuation Fluctuation A price or interest rate change. in foreign currency exchange rates, and others detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings can be obtained by contacting Micrografx Investor Relations. |
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