Forge GPT and Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc. (SBTI) Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI-Powered Process Improvement

Partnership combines proven improvement methodologies with enterprise artificial intelligence to help organizations drive faster, smarter, and more sustainable business transformation.

July 13, 2026 — Process Excellence Group, the developers behind Forge GPT, an AI-powered process improvement and analytics platform, and Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc. (SBTI), a globally recognized leader in Lean Six Sigma education, consulting, and organizational transformation, have announced a strategic partnership.

The partnership brings together SBTI’s proven process improvement methodologies and intellectual property with Forge GPT’s next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities, creating a powerful solution designed to help organizations accelerate improvement initiatives, enhance decision-making, and build stronger continuous improvement cultures.

“Organizations today need more than traditional improvement tools—they need the ability to quickly analyze data, identify opportunities, and receive expert guidance throughout the improvement journey,” said Bill Zinkgraf, CEO at SBTI. “By combining SBTI’s decades of process improvement expertise with Forge GPT’s AI capabilities, we are making world-class improvement support more accessible, scalable, and impactful.”

Through this partnership, organizations will gain access to an integrated improvement ecosystem that supports teams throughout the entire DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) journey. Forge GPT provides AI-assisted coaching, statistical analysis capabilities, project visibility, and data-driven insights, while SBTI contributes its established methodologies, training expertise, and improvement frameworks.

“SBTI has always focused on helping organizations achieve measurable business results through disciplined improvement practices,” said Jennifer Dahl, COO at SBTI. “This partnership represents the next evolution of continuous improvement by combining human expertise with artificial intelligence to help practitioners solve problems faster and make better decisions.”

The collaboration is designed to support organizations seeking to:

·       Accelerate Lean Six Sigma and process improvement projects

·       Improve access to advanced analytics and statistical tools

·       Enable practitioners with AI-guided coaching and decision support

·       Increase visibility into improvement initiatives and business outcomes

·       Develop stronger, data-driven continuous improvement capabilities

As organizations continue to navigate increasing complexity, rising customer expectations, and the need for operational excellence, Forge GPT and SBTI are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower leaders, practitioners, and teams to achieve sustainable results.

About Forge GPT

Forge GPT is an AI-powered process improvement platform designed to help organizations transform data into actionable insights. Combining statistical analysis, improvement project visibility, and AI coaching, Forge GPT enables practitioners and leaders to accelerate problem-solving and make data-driven decisions throughout the improvement lifecycle.

About Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc. (SBTI)

Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc. (SBTI) is a global provider of Lean Six Sigma training, consulting, and performance improvement solutions. SBTI helps organizations achieve breakthrough results through proven methodologies, expert guidance, and practical approaches to sustainable operational excellence.