Originally Published 2.28.2017

MAKATI CITY, Philippines - February 3, 2017, last day of Six Sigma PH’s Belt class (Wave 21), Nino A. Compasivo, gained his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification after delivering 7.7 million pesos worth of cost savings to a renowned food manufacturing company.

“I encourage you to fill the emptiness we have as professionals and enhance your career by investing in certifications such as Lean Six Sigma” – Nino Compasivo, CSSGB

In his brief testimonial, Nino stated his journey and the success of his project. He also shared a few points to encourage the graduating class to pursue their Green Belt Certification and even agreed to have a one-on-one interview with us to capture further details that can be both inspiring and helpful for Filipino Professionals and other Professionals around the world.

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Q. What prompted you to take the Lean Six Sigma Workshop? 

A. To enhance my capability with new quality tools that can be used for my profession as an industrial engineer, and to have knowledge concerning the Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Q. What Prompted you to start your project?

A. Aside from the oath that I made to the organization; to have and finish my project, it is also my job to my employer to help the company with the problems regarding quality and productivity.

Q. What was your project about?

A. Reduction of defect rate.

Q. What was it like for you, starting up and executing your own project?

A. Although it was not my first time to have a project, I feel excited and I find it interesting to use a new approach like the DMAIC methodology, especially the Minitab software.

Q. What were the results of your project?

A. The result is reliable and precise; using control charts we’re able to trace the origin and contributor of defects and from that, we’re able to determine the exact root cause of the problem.

Q. What was the impact of your project on your company?
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A. For financial impact, we’re able to reduce the quality cost of about 7.7 M annually; for non-financial we’re able to boost the morale of our customers by reducing customer complaints and also reduce the fatigue factor of our employees caused by too much rendering of overtime

"That's one reason why companies give high value to Certified Six Sigma individuals. One does not just attend a program and receive his certification but has to successfully apply and show proper use of tools and methodology with actual work processes. One has to earn his Lean Six Sigma certification,"- Rex Tuozo, “The Six Sigma Guy” 

Q. What was the impact of being a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt on you as an individual?

A. I feel respected by others especially by my co-employees and by other individuals, especially with the same profession that I have.

Q. What would be your message to those who are currently taking/planning to take the Green Belt Program or those who are currently conducting their own projects?
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A. As for those who have an ongoing project, remember our oath; Our project is the last key to our success. To be truly certified don’t surrender because every single effort we’ve invested in our project is really worth it. For those who are planning to pursue Lean Six Sigma certification, I encourage you to fill the emptiness we have as professionals and enhance your career by investing in certifications such as Lean Six Sigma.

​To be certified in Lean Six Sigma, one has to complete an actual Lean Six Sigma project and apply process improvement tools, methodology, and techniques learned in class. "That's one reason why companies give high value to Certified Lean Six Sigma individuals. One does not just attend a program and receive his certification but has to successfully apply and show proper use of tools and methodology with actual work processes. One has to earn his Lean Six Sigma certification," Tuozo said. "If you attend our Lean Six Sigma programs, unlike other training providers, you get continuous support after the program, for no additional cost. You'll be assigned a Black Belt to help you complete your project," Tuozo added.

"If you attend our Lean Six Sigma programs, unlike other training providers, you get continuous support after the program, for no additional cost. You'll be assigned a Black Belt to help you complete your project," –Rex Tuozo, “The Six Sigma Guy”

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