The I*PROMS Workshop on Statistics in Innovation and the Design Process to be held during ENBIS 8 conference in Athens, Greece 22-24 September 2008. The workshop is being organised by University of Newcastle, University of Patras and Cardiff University.

The use of statistical methods can aid all stages of the design process. Statistical thinking can enhance innovation and improve competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. I*PROMS partners and SMEs are encouraged to attend the workshop as they can potentially use statistical techniques to improve their prospects. Case studies presented will focus on how SMEs have made good use of statistically designed experiments, measurement analysis and other lean and six sigma techniques.