DFCC wins Gold for Lean Six Sigma Project at National Convention on Quality & Productivity Awards 2022

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From left: DFCC Leasing Product Manager Chamara Peiris, SLAAQP Official Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe, Ministry of Industries Secretary Thilaka Jayasundara, DFCC Head of Retail Assets Asanka Patabadige, and SLAAQP President Wipul Kularathne

DFCC Leasing, part of DFCC Bank – the Bank for Everyone, was recently recognised with a Gold Award for its Process Improvement Lean Six Sigma Project at the National Convention on Quality & Productivity Awards 2022, organised by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality & Productivity (SLAAQP).

The prestigious event was held at the BMICH, Colombo, on 21 February, attracting over 2,000 participants from over 400 teams representing over 70 companies. This award is a milestone achievement for DFCC Bank as it marks the first time the bank has received an award for a Lean Six Sigma project, underscoring its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in delivering high-quality services to its customers.

The technical soundness and impact of the entries were evaluated by an independent panel of expert judges per stringent evaluation criteria, resulting in the DFCC Leasing Process Improvement Project being awarded Gold Standards. The project presentation was made on behalf of DFCC Bank PLC by Chamara Peiris, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belter, and Asanka Patabadige, Head of the Retail Assets Unit.

Expressing pleasure at the achievement, and recognising the team spirit displayed, DFCC Bank PLC SVP – Retail Banking and SME Aasiri Iddamalgoda said, “We are honoured to receive this Gold Award for our Lean Six Sigma Project, which reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency and sustainability. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that our processes are effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly while delivering the highest quality of service to our customers. This recognition is a testament to our continuous improvement efforts and our commitment to excellence as we strive to offer innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are grateful to SLAAQP for recognising our efforts and providing a platform to showcase our expertise.”

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