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October 10, 2002 Speaker:  Forrest Breyfogle III

Written By Todd Minnick

Photos by Jerry Wisdom

Our October 10th meeting had Forrest Breyfogle III speaking on “Beyond Six Sigma/Lean Methods to Ensure your Organization’s Health”.  Mr. Breyfogle is the Founder & President of Smarter Solutions, Inc. located here in Austin and the author of several books related to Six Sigma methods.  Over 80 people were in attendance for this meeting who heard a very interesting talk, which raised a different prospective on how to apply certain quality tools in meeting the customer’s requirements and reducing costs.

The October meeting was also a joint meeting with the local Austin Chapter of the American Production and Inventory Control Society, APICS.


Phil Flories, left, with others are registering at the ASQ sign-in table.
Phil is an instructor of ASQ refresher classes held at the Austin Community College.


Wayne Collins, standing, introduces the evening’s speaker. 
Wayne is the current President with the Austin Chapter of APICS.


Forrest Breyfogle III speaks on Six Sigma & Lean Methods.


A crowd of close to 90 people fills the room to hear the evening’s speaker.


Kevin Byckovski, left front – blue shirt, listens to the speaker with the rest of the crowd.
Kevin is the current ASQ Austin Newsletter Chair.


Marlene Van Rens presents Mr. Breyfogle with a speaker gift of an ASQ pen & pencil set.
Marlene is the current ASQ Austin Membership Chair.


Dick Bolding presents a guest with one of the door prizes at the end of the evening.
Dick serves on the ASQ Austin Arrangements Committee.


 


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