On the 27th of January the first group of 15 AgroGeneration employees has successfully gone through the 5-day Lean Six Sigma training course. It passed the exams and obtained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificates, CLSSGB by Sterling Business School and Rowan University. The course was given by Reno Domenico, the president of Sterling Business School.
Sergiy Bulavin, Senior Vice President of AgroGeneration, on Lean Six Sigma:
“Several years ago we made a decision to introduce Lean Six Sigma in our company. It is essentially about resource-saving production, optimization of costs, enhancement of agricultural technologies, and quality improvement. This methodology allows the tracking and elimination of ineffective processes. It is important to note that training in Lean Six Sigma helps the company’s employees optimize their activities and increase their productivity while cultivating the teamwork. As a result, there develops a process of ongoing improvement at all levels.
In my opinion, Lean Six Sigma is the most acceptable methodology for the Ukrainian agriculture sector. Yet, there are only a few companies in several countries that have applied this system in their agricultural production. Primarily, these are high-technology holdings producing seeds, high-yield hybrids etc. This system leads to a change in the corporate culture. Resource-saving production must become a crucial value for all employees of the company. The effect will be evident after this methodology penetrates into all levels of the company – from top management to the rank and file – and becomes an integral part of the production process. That is why fast introduction is impossible, it takes time and costs. Moreover, it rather takes willingness and persistence of the management, than financial resources.
We expect that Lean Six Sigma will be fully introduced in our company by the end of 2017, which will be its first practical implementation in the industrial agriculture of the post-soviet states. I am convinced that the application of this methodology will open new possibilities for AgroGeneration leading to competitive advantages.
The introduction of Lean Six Sigma will ensure continuous efficiency improvement throughout the entire production process. In the world this system has been widely applied long enough showing excellent results comparing to other programs. With the proactivity and managerial skills of our leaders we hope to achieve the best results.”