George Group and Droege & Comp. form Worldwide Strategic Alliance for Value-Based Six Sigma.Business Editors DALLAS and DUESSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 George Group Inc., Dallas, and Droege & Comp. AG, Duesseldorf/Germany announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to provide worldwide consulting services to mutual clients. The alliance was kicked off with the worldwide implementation of a Value-Based 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. program for a US-based Fortune 100 company. Additional opportunities for combined George Group/Droege projects are currently being pursued. George Group's Chairman/CEO Mike George Mike George is a British DJ. He was born in Harrow, Middlesex. Early Career Mike spent 10 years in the navy before discovering Hospital Radio. His first professional radio job was in Portsmouth. : "We are fortunate to have found an alliance partner with a consulting philosophy and dedication to results virtually identical to ours. Together we can bring the geographical coverage, professional skills and cultural experiences to bear that are necessary to implement and achieve results in major global improvement programs within large client organizations." George Group, Dallas is the pioneer in Value-Based Six Sigma programs which include defining and prioritizing operating strategies based upon Economic Value Added Economic value added (EVA) A method of performance evaluation that adjusts accounting performance for investors' required return on investment. Suppose a division produces a 12% return on capital invested. coupled with the development of business unit champions and team leader experts for implementation. These client experts are trained in the tools of Leadership Effectiveness, Six Sigma Problem Solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , High Velocity Lean Production and Integrated Product Development and are supported by CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). Virtual Coach software. Business leaders can monitor progress through the Web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. eTracker(tm) software. George Group's President Steve Dawkins: "We have always delivered implementation support when and where needed to ensure client results. The Droege & Comp alliance gives these programs truly global reach." In addition to the Value-Based Six Sigma offering, George Group has extensive experience in both private equity and corporate clients with results-based performance improvement programs. Droege & Comp. AG, Duesseldorf/Germany is one of Europe's leading consulting companies with currently 300 employees and offices across Europe, Asia and North America. Droege & Comp. is unique in its unparalleled focus on implementation and measurable results. Droege & Comp.'s North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. subsidiary (offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and Atlanta, 20 professionals) will work closely with George Group on joint projects, joint marketing and further integration of both companies' service offerings. Droege & Comp. Inc.'s President Andreas Back: "When we entered the US- consulting market we immediately realized that we needed either an acquisition or a strong alliance partner. With George Group we have found a solution that makes perfect sense, strategically and operationally." The George Group/Droege alliance will focus on Value-Based Six Sigma (VBSS VBSS Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure VBSS Value-Based Six Sigma VBSS Vessel Boarding, Search and Seizure VBSS Valmieras bernu sporta skola VBSS Visual Bridge Ship-handling Simulator VBSS Video Bulletin Board System ), a proprietary methodology for continuous improvement. VBSS combines state-of-the-art efficiency improvement tools with the basic six sigma approach. Additional joint service offerings are possible in the future. |
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