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

May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023

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

The prestigious event was held at the BMICH, Colombo, on the 21st of February 2023, 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 1st 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.

Standing left to right- Chamara Peiris (Product Manager -DFCC Leasing), Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe (SLAAQP Official), Mrs. Thilaka Jayasundara (Secretary- Ministry of Industries), Asanka Patabadige (DFCC- Head of Retail Assets), Mr. Wipul Kularathne (President – SLAAQP)

Expressing pleasure at the achievement, and recognizing the team spirit displayed, Aasiri Iddamalgoda – SVP – Retail Banking & SME at DFCC Bank PLC 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 recognizing our efforts and providing a platform to showcase our expertise.”