New England Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Richard Crowe
Senior Executive Six Sigma Consultant

Richard develops and teaches customized implementation programs in Basic Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma DMAIC and DFSS. He has led, trained and/or mentored 3100+ Six Sigma Executive, Black Belt and Green Belt project leaders in process improvement tools and has worked in diverse fields including high technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, automotive, government, finance, service and retail. He has had a wide range of project experience with traditional manufacturing, service, regulatory, and marketing focus. Some of Richard's clients include: General Electric (aerospace), Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceuticals, OTC, consumer), Samsung (electronics), TRW (automotive), Hasbro (toys), Axcelis (technology), Haemonetics (medical devices), Falconbridge (mining), Allegheny Technologies (smelting), Hellenic Aerospace Industries (government), Timkin Split Ball Bearing (manufacturing), and Anteon Government Services (contract services).

His dynamic leadership style combines the guidance of Stephen Covey, energy of Tony Robbins, analogies of Will Rogers, and structured problem solving approach of W. E. Demming & Mikel Harry. He easily and dynamically translates statistical problem solving theory into applied tools and techniques that will drive bottom line results, combining story telling, demonstrations, applied theory, interaction, and unparalleled teamwork.

Some of his recent successes are:

• Reduced hiring cycle time a 98 day average with massive variation to a 14 days average with nominal variation (an 84% reduction and timely backfill of lost employees).
• Ensured that variation in market do not negatively impact top line growth through a comprehensive analysis and restructuring of the integrated life cycle management process.
• $4.5MM in cost avoidance with corp. legal dept. on trade mark and patent violations.
• Reduced scrap and rework cost on a traditional production line by 72% (saving $178,000 per year).

2007 Conference Abstract
Six Sigma In A Global Sourcing Environment

2005 Conference Abstract
The Principles of Six Sigma