Dubai, March 2nd, 2006: Wipro, the global IT services major, provided Dubai Quality Group (DQG) members, with tools to adopt Six Sigma. Wipro conducted a day-long workshop on 'Six Sigma' for the members of Dubai Quality Group, a non-profit organization set up by the Department of Economic Development with the main objective of providing a basis for the exchange of knowledge among the business community.
'Six Sigma' is a globally renowned quality standard which measures the amount of variation in a process. By reducing the variations, it ensures quality and consistency in organization's business processes.
The workshop was held on the 12th of February, 2006 at Le Meridien hotel in Dubai. Mr. Ramanath, General Manager - Consulting, Wipro and Mr. Anil Mathews, Principal - Integrated Business Process Improvements Practice, conducted the day-long workshop. Participants were given Wipro DQG certificates of participation.
Ms. Samia Al Yousuf, Manager, DQG said, "Since its inception in February 1994, the DQG has grown to include over 1500 individuals representing over 300 prominent organizations from both, the private and public sectors in UAE. Wipro with its expertise in Six Sigma has contributed significantly and helped DQG in acting as a medium for exchange of knowledge among the business community here."
Having started its Six Sigma journey in 1997, Wipro brings in a practitioners approach on the subject. It was the first IT Services Company in the world to achieve this feat. Wipro has carried out 850 live projects and integrated it into other quality initiatives like ISO, TPM, TQM and QS.
Mr. Raman Sapra, Regional Manager, Wipro said, "Wipro's Six Sigma Consulting enables organizations in deploying a Six Sigma framework, helping them identify key business processes and critical pain areas. By proper training, certification of people and hand holding during implementation, it builds capability within the client organization to take forward the initiative on their own. We are confident that members of DQG will benefit from our Six Sigma program".
Over the years organizations world over have reaped the benefits of implementing Six Sigma in their business processes. Organizations have successfully adopted six sigma methodologies in various industry verticals which include banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail and telecom.
"Adoption of Six Sigma makes the organization customer centric, encourages a process driven approach and enables data based decision-making. Wipro's aim is to make companies 'Six Sigma' proficient and improve its business parameters", added Mr. Raman Sapra.
Wipro started its operations in Middle East region in June 2001. In the subsequent years it expanded its operations in the region to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Today it has built a strong customer base in Middle East. Some of its customers in the region include-Thuraya Satellite Communications, Doha Bank, Qatar Petroleum, Gulf Insurance Company, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, Al Ansari Exchange, Dubai Metal and Commodity Center, SPC and Dubai Municipality among others. Wipro delivers high end IT services and consulting services to its client in the region through its two regional offices. One in Dubai Internet City handling operations in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, and the second at Al Khobar catering to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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About Dubai Quality Group
The Dubai Quality Group was set up as a non profit business organisation by the Department of Economic Development under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The Group offers many programmes throughout the year with the objective of improving Quality and Service among its member organizations.
Since inception in February 1994, the DQG has grown to include more than 1,500 individuals representing over 300 prominent organisations from both the private and the public sectors. The DQG organises activities aimed at developing the professional and managerial expertise of individuals. The DQG has close links with professional bodies and academic institutes in other countries. It provides an excellent environment for its members to meet and exchange ideas, information and expertise. It is a forum where all types of organisations can benefit from each other.
The Group's offices are located in Emarat Atrium on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, where facilities include a fully equipped library & conference room. Membership is open to all companies, regardless of size.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, IT enabled services, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at www.wipro.com, www.wiprocorporate.com , and www.wipro.co.in
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