White Belt: Can work on local problem-solving teams that support overall projects, but may not be part of a Six Sigma project team. Understands basic Six Sigma concepts from an awareness perspective. Every project needs organizational support. Six Sigma executives and champions set the direction for selecting and deploying projects.
In 2004, the season-average grower price for plums was $473 per ton. Price variability is mainly attributed to fluctuations in production. Imports Although the United States is a net exporter of fresh-market plums, exports exceeded imports by just $8.4 million in 2004. The total value of U.S. plum imports has nearly doubled between 1998 and 2004 from $18.0 million to $31.1 million (Figure 6). The highest value of imports was in 2002 at $33.2 million.
Typical costs: Plumbers' rates vary significantly by location. In some areas plumbers charge $45 -$75 an hour; in other regions the hourly rate can be $75 -$150. Most plumbers charge a two-hour minimum or a service call fee of $75 -$150, and some plumbers bill a flat fee per job instead of an hourly rate. Either away, exact costs will depend on the complexity and type of work done.