Chris Collins has embraced Six Sigma both in the private sector and in his current role as executive of New York’s Erie County. And he said he believes the business discipline can be a lifeline for companies during tough economic times.

Lean Six Sigma is probably the best survival tool  there is. And someday as your competitors go out of business, I have a saying: If you’re the last restaurant in town, you’re going to be busy Saturday night.

Erm, I’m not quite sure what he is driving at there, but read the article anyway here.