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MANUFACTURING

Overview

Yellow Belt

Green Belt

Black Belt Upgrade

Black Belt

Master Black Belt

in-company only:

Champion

Project Selection

BUSINESS

Overview

Green Belt

Black Belt Upgrade

in-company only:

Black Belt

LEAN SIGMA™

Overview

Green Belt

DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA

Overview

in-company only:

    Modular Programme

LEAN CONVERSION

Lean Conversion

SOFTWARE COURSES

Introduction to Minitab

MANUFACTURING SIX SIGMA: OVERVIEW

COURSE PROGRAMME (1 Day)

Six Sigma has become the process improvement methodology of choice for organisations that are serious about world class levels of quality and customer service. This 1-day programme will provide a detailed overview of the business

drivers behind Six Sigma, and clearly explain the DMAIC structure that underpins any Six Sigma programme. The course will be participative with opportunities for discussion, and will include a review of manufacturing case study applications.

OBJECTIVES

To introduce the Six Sigma methodology and to review the background and goals of

    this improvement strategy

To discuss Six Sigma implementation, key roles and organisational issues

To review the project selection process and how progress can be tracked

To discuss the role of the manager in successful deployment of Six Sigma

To give a practical insight into the DMAIC process and the key tools and techniques

COURSE CONTENT

What is Six Sigma

The goals and context of Six Sigma

The metrics of Six Sigma (technical meaning)

Six Sigma Process Overview

The DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)

Associated tools and techniques

Implementation Deployment Issues

Implementation choices and strategy

The Six Sigma roles (Black Belt, Green Belt)

Staffing levels and expected returns

Organisational issues

Six Sigma Projects

Project selection and tracking methods

Manufacturing case study

The Manager’s Role (Project Champion)

Leading the ‘breakthrough’

Encouraging creativity and change

Sustaining support and direction

Training, mentoring and coaching

Design for Six Sigma

Looking to the future