Optimizing Accounts Payable Functions November 26 & 27, 2008 Toronto

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Workshop Included

1:30-4:30   -   Deploying Six Sigma & Lean Principles in Accounts Payable
Rod Morgan, VP Program Management, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, e-Zsigma (Canada) Inc.

Six Sigma is a methodology that entails eliminating waste and inefficiencies from processes. When applied to the accounts payable function, a Six Sigma project can result in tremendous value and cost savings, particularly in the areas of operating costs and customer satisfaction. This interactive workshop will explore ways of assessing the applicability of Six Sigma to your organization, deploying a Six Sigma program in your AP department, and aligning your people with Six Sigma principles. Topics will include:

? The role of Six Sigma in accounts payable
? Assessing your department's readiness for Six Sigma
? Best practices for deploying Six Sigma programs
? Reducing operating costs in the AP function
? Using Six Sigma to improve risk management and compliance
? Aligning your personnel with Six Sigma
? Evaluating the effectiveness of your Six Sigma program


Rod Morgan is Vice-President Program Management and founding member of e-Zsigma (Canada) Inc. (www.e-zsigma.com). Having instructed and coached thousands of Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts and Champions in Canada as well as internationally, he is one of Canada's foremost Six Sigma trainers and practitioners, and leverages a diverse background in enterprise information technologies, financial services, retail, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing. Over the past ten years, his work has included leading comprehensive Strategic Six Sigma Deployments as well as coaching and managing hundreds of successful improvement initiatives.