ISI plans to offer course on Lean Six Sigma management

COIMBATORE: The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) along with Six Sigma and Advanced Controls Inc. USA and Universal Peace Foundation, Thirumurthi Hills, has proposed to offer a course on Lean Six Sigma for Wholesome Excellence. The ISI on Monday celebrated the National Statistics Day at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School for Textile Management.
A Rajagopal, head of ISI, Coimbatore, said, "We have been running a training programme for corporate houses and executives during the weekends. There were many who volunteered to participate in the training. This made me realize that there is a need for a full-fledged training in Six Sigma," he said.
"We are willing to offer our full support to make the programme a success. Such initiatives are essential to fine tune business methodologies," said D Nandhakumar, president of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
A workshop on achieving breakthrough quality was organized during which participants presented papers on healthcare, education, manufacturing, automobiles, Swachch Bharat and other industrial sectors.
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr G Bhaktavatsalam, chairman, KG Group, D Nandhakumar, president, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, Dr Appusamy, chairman, Dr Nalini, Sakthi Group of Institutions, Tirupur and Dharapuram and Ramesh Kumar, director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles.