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Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6557SLIBM-JAN-PAR
Aims
This module aims to equip students with the skills necessary to embark on a Lean Six Sigma project. Successful learners will receive certificates in Yellow and Green Belt level.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply Lean principles to a selected project;
2.
Apply the DMAIC methodology and its associated Six Sigma tools to a selected
project;
3.
Identify, analyse and evaluate business process problems independently, make reasonable judgments, draw valid conclusions and make practical recommendations as to process improvement.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. The business case for Lean and Six Sigma;
2. Understanding processes and their role in business performance;
3. What is Six Sigma and Six Sigma performance;
4. Introduction to the DMAIC methodology;
5. Introduction to Lean Thinking;
6. Lean versus Six Sigma - Differences and Similarities;
7. An introduction to Lean Metrics – Takt Time, Cycle Time and OEE (Overall
Equipment Effectiveness);
8. Tools and Techniques for continuous improvement and their use within the Six
Sigma DMAIC;
9. An introduction to Six Sigma metrics – costs of quality, defects per million
opportunities (DPMO), Sigma Quality Level (SQL) and Yield;
10. Six Sigma project selection;
11. The DMAIC methodology in detail;
12. Variation and Statistical Process Control (SPC);
13. Critical Success Factors for Lean Six Sigma.
Additional Information:Lean and Six Sigma methodologies both individually and combined are proven methodologies to identify and eliminate defects, waste, rework and other failures that results in financial savings and improved customer satisfaction for manufacturing and service industries including Healthcare and Financial Services. Qualified /
Certificated Six Sigma practitioners are highly employable and command high salaries in the organizations for which they work. This module is designed to give you the necessary understanding and tools and techniques equivalent to Lean Six
Sigma Yellow Belt certification. All students who achieve more than 60% in the examination element of the assignment will receive a Lean Six Sigma Yellow / Green Belt Certificate of performance.