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Lean Six Sigma

Course Outline

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Start with an Intent in Mind!
Fundamentals of Process Management
Lean and Six Sigma: The Foundation of Process Excellence
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS): Building Quality In, Not Bolting It On
Lean Six Sigma in Action: Let's Get Started with DMAIC!
A Cyclical Approach to Problem-Solving: The DMAIC Framework
DEFINE: Charting the Course
6 Topics
D1: Identify opportunities
D2: Define project goals
D3: Scope the project
D4: Identify stakeholders
D5: Justify the project’s rationale
D6: Plan the project
MEASURE: Gathering the Facts
8 Topics
M1: Collect the Voice of the Team (VOT)
M2: Map the current state
M3: Identify influencing factors (Xs)
M4: Create a data collection plan (Xs + Ys)
M5: Perform a Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
M6: Collect data (Xs + Ys) and Visualize the results
M7: Merge process map and data analysis
M8: Define the baseline (Ys)
ANALYZE: Uncovering the Root
5 Topics
A1: Identify potential causes
A2: Implement Quick Wins
A3: Validate processes and data
A4: Identify and verify root causes
A5: Finalize the project order
IMPROVE: Building a Better Way
5 Topics
Harnessing the Power of Lean Tools
I1: Identify potential solutions
I2: Evaluate and select solutions
I3: Validate selected solutions against the baseline
I4: Rollout validated solution
CONTROL: Sustaining the Gains
4 Topics
C1: Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC)
C2: Sustain momentum
C3: Finalize the project documentation and perform handover
C4: Perform an After Action Review (AAR)
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