Socially responsible Lean Six Sigma

How you practice Lean Six Sigma is just as important as understanding its principles. The Interface team discovered that social responsibility principles are excellent guidelines for the practical application of Lean Six Sigma. Since this discovery, they have been pursuing the use of socially responsible Lean Six Sigma, the creation of positive influence and the application of innovation frameworks in creating sustainable solutions. This session will include how these concepts were implemented and the positive effects they have on culture, innovation, engagement and alignment around organizational goals. If you are looking for a session to understand how to create sustainable cultures, products, processes and methods, this is one you should consider attending. The social aspect of sustainability will be specifically highlighted in addition to its effects on economic and environmental characteristics. Key learnings from their journey so far and the potential pitfalls to avoid will also be shared.

Key learning objectives

1. Why understanding social responsibility is important.
2. How social responsibility guidelines are useful in Lean Six Sigma.
3. How avoiding the social aspect of sustainability limits innovation.
4. How economic and environmental outcomes are derivatives of social awareness.
5. How embracing the social aspect of sustainability amplifies innovation.

Company

In 1973, Interface's founder, Ray Anderson, introduced a European carpet tile concept to America, starting a commercial flooring revolution that would spread around the world. Now, Interface is a global leader in modular flooring, offering an integrated collection of carpet tile and resilient flooring that includes premium rugs, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber. Its flooring is made with purpose and without compromise — it does more, means more for more. https://www.interface.com/US/en-US.html

Presenter

Billy Ingram is an award-winning innovator in sustainability, social responsibility, cultural transformation and new business model creation. He strives to build more sustainable business models through the practical application of innovation frameworks, improvement methodologies and socially responsible engagement practices. Ingram earned a B.S. in business management and an MBA from Troy University. He has also been awarded three utility patents for innovations in equipment design. He is a seasoned lean and six sigma practitioner with over 30 years of experience and is passionate about applying social responsibility principles in organizations.