ASQ event links sustainable growth and Lean

Lean Six Sigma experts from around the world will gather at the 8th Annual American Society for Quality (ASQ) Lean Six Sigma Conference February 11-12, 2008, at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. On tap at the 2008 conference are four of the most noted experts in the implementation of Six Sigma in government, healthcare, manufacturing and the utilities industry.

Sustainable Growth Through Lean Six Sigma is the main focus of this year’s conference. The program features keynote addresses from Julie Rushin, director of strategy and finance for the Wage & Investment Division of the Internal Revenue Service on Monday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m., Leslie Behnke, vice president of Six Sigma Business Excellence for CIGNA on Monday, Feb. 11 at 4:45 p.m. from Scott Gray, vice president of corporate quality for the Eaton Corp. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 8 a.m.

The full program is listed on the 2008 Lean Six Sigma Conference Website, www.asq.org.