Six Sigma

Students in this course discuss the techniques and tools of Six Sigma and Lean, including process mapping, root cause analysis, process control charts, value stream maps, kanbans, 5S principles, and more. Also, the integration of Six Sigma and Lean tools is discussed along with various roles people may play in process improvement. Key topics include: introduction to Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, basic principles of Lean, and Lean tools and approaches.

In the world of lean thinking, the primary goal is to operate more efficiently by eliminating not only defects in products and services but other forms of waste: inventory, processing, waiting, motion, transportation and overproduction. This course teaches Lean Six Sigma techniques to help professionals in both service and manufacturing industries. Specific topics covered include gaining insight to create shorter cycle time for production and critical skills to improve customer satisfaction.

Designed for professionals with little or no prior experience with Six Sigma methodologies, this course helps students develop critical skills required for successful project management. In turn, these students can then aid organizations in understanding, interpreting and using the core concepts of Six Sigma. Specific topics covered include critical skills necessary to successfully lead project teams and how to effectively collect and analyze data.

An advanced Six Sigma course, Lean Innovation & Management addresses the impact lean can have in driving innovation to the next level. The simplicity and quick wins of lean can be a limitation as much as an advantage if it is not led properly. This course is designed for Six Sigma users who want to incorporate lean principles into their innovation strategy.

This course contains the tools and techniques necessary for efficiently developing Lean Six Sigma within a business. Various experiment design methods and strategies are disassembled and examined. The relationship between the industry, customer and supplier is reviewed and analyzed.