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LEAN SIGMA™

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DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA

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Introduction to Minitab

MANUFACTURING SIX SIGMA: BLACK BELT

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

As an expert process improvement resource, Black Belts are tasked with delivering
measurable benefits through quantifiable improvement projects. This 20-day programme
will develop Black Belts who are skilled in leading, executing & completing projects.

They will be trained as experts in Six Sigma tools & concepts, & develop their ability to
demonstrate appropriate leadership, creativity & communication skills.

FEE PACKAGES

Public Course £5,950+ VAT per delegate
Private Course: quotation on application

PROGRAMME CONTENT

BLOCK 1

DEFINE

MEASURE

June 9

June 10

June 11

June 12

June 13

Introductions, 6S Routemap & Essentials, Project Identification

• Participant Introductions

• 6S Overview

• DMAIC Route Map

• Project Selection

The Define Phase, Project Management for 6S

• Identifying The Voice Of The Customer

• Understanding Process Flow & Cause & Effect

• Project Management For 6S

• The Project Charter

Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

• Overview of QFD

• QFD and 6S Process Improvement

• An Anatomy of QFD

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (Process FMEA)

• Overview of FMEA Techniques

• FMEAs Role in 6S

• Managing Process FMEA

The Measure Phase, Data Collection Planning, MSA

• The Measure Phase

• Organising Robust Data Collection

• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) – Attribute Data

• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) – Variable Data

• MSA Using Minitab

Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Minitab Statistical Software

• Introduction to Descriptive Statistics

• Inferential Statistics & Probability Models

• Basic Statistical Concepts

• Using Minitab Software

Change Leadership and Planning and Managing Process Transformation

• Effective change

• Why change fails

• Building a compelling need for change

• Change acceptance for the Organisation and Individual

• Identifying drivers, constraints, sponsors & stakeholders

• Managing commitment

• Influencing and Communicating

4 week gap - project work commences

BLOCK 2

MEASURE

ANALYSE

July 7

July 8

July 9

July 10

July 11

Graphical Analysis Techniques

• Use of Graphical Methods in 6S

• Graphical Techniques for Attribute Data

• Graphical Techniques for Variable Data

• Visualising Data Using Minitab

Statistical Process Control & Capability Analysis

• Introduction to SPC Techniques & Their Uses

Statistical Process Control & Capability Analysis

• Control Charts for Attributes

• Control Charts for Variables

• Introduction to Capability Metrics & Their Uses

• Measuring Attribute Capability

• Measuring Variable Capability

Hypothesis Testing

• The Analyse Phase

• Using Inferential Statistics

• Significance Testing Route Map

• Analysis of Variable Data

• Analysis of Attribute Data

• Non-Parametric Statistical Techniques

Hypothesis Testing Continued…

Hypothesis Testing Continued…

Introduction to Regression Analysis

• Using Regression Techniques

• Simple Linear Regression

• Basic Diagnostic Techniques

4 week gap - project work continues

BLOCK 3

ANALYSE

IMPROVE

August 4

August 5

August 6

August 7

August 8

REVISION SESSION

Quality Tools

• Introduction to Shainin Techniques

• Shainin’s Problem Solving Route Map

• Shainin Tools & Techniques

Multi-Variable Regression

• Introduction to Multiple Regression

• Analysis of Multi-Variate Data

• Further Diagnostic Techniques

• Signpost to Advanced

• Regression Techniques

The Improve Phase, Creativity Techniques & Workshop

• Creativity Theory & the Human Mind

• Stages of Innovation

• Creativity Techniques – A Selection of Tools

• Setting the Scene & Engendering Creativity

Design of Experiments

• Introduction to Designed Experiments

• Applications of DOE Techniques

• Basic System Optimisation Techniques

• Screening Techniques Using DOE

Design of Experiments Continued...

Implementing Process Transformation, Team working skills

• Implementation Monitoring and control

• Overcoming resistance

• After Action reviews

• Transfer of ownership

• Understanding effective teamwork

• Identifying, leading and developing your team

• High performance teams

• Coaching for performance

4 week gap - project work continues

BLOCK 4

IMPROVE

CONTROL

September 8

September 9

September 10

September 11

September 12

Introduction to DFSS, The IDOV Roadmap

• Introduction to DFSS

• The Benefits of Using the DFSS Approach

• The IDOV Route Map

• Implementing DFSS

Advanced Design of Experiments

• Benefits and Limitations Basic DOE Techniques

• Overview of Advanced Techniques

Advanced Design of Experiments Continued….

• Taguchi Techniques

• Multi-Level Experiments

Advanced Design of Experiments Continued….

Solution Introduction & The Control Phase

• Planning and Managing Change

• Improvement Validation & Cost/ Benefit Analysis Techniques

• The Control Phase

• Review of Control Techniques & Tools

• The Transfer Phase

Achieving Certification, Course Close

• Course Review

• Route Map & Requirements for Certification

• Course Close