Description
Lean methodologies are pervasive in successful manufacturing and service organizations across the globe. While having its origins in manufacturing, Lean principles and methodologies have been applied successfully across service organizations to optimize business processes, and transform the ability of private and public sector organizations alike to meet customer needs.
In this course you will learn about the principles underpinning Lean and 6 Sigma and how to carry out an assessment of the potential for a Lean improvement program in your organization. You will learn how to use several Lean tools and techniques to evaluate the potential for performance improvement, and to make the business case for investment in a Lean initiative.
COURSE DETAILS
- Suitable For: First-line and Middle Managers
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Access Duration: You will have access to your course for 90 days from date of purchase
- Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
- Additional Resources: Download Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets
COURSE CONTENTS
This course comprises the following lessons:
Lesson 1 – Getting Started
Video – Introduction to Lean 6 Sigma
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Lesson 2 – Understanding Continuous Improvement
Video – BMW Quality Management
Lesson 3 – Understanding Processes
Video – Business Process Management
Lesson 4 – Statistics and Process Improvement
Foundations in Lean 6 Sigma – Quiz 1
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING LEAN AND 6-SIGMA
Lesson 5 – Understanding 6 Sigma
Video – What is 6 Sigma?
Lesson 6 – Understanding LEAN
Video – Introduction to Lean Thinking
Foundations in Lean 6 Sigma 7 – Lean and the 7 Wastes
Video – The 7 Wastes
Foundations in Lean 6 Sigma – Quiz 2
SECTION 3: LEAN IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES
Lesson 8 – Using 5S
Video – Understanding 5S
Lesson 9 – Using JIT
Video – What is JIT?
SECTION 4: PLANNING IMPROVEMENT
Lesson 10 – Value Stream Mapping
Video – Value Stream Mapping Example
Lesson 11 – Planning with DMAIC
Video – DMAIC Planning – An Example
Lesson 12 – Wrapping – Up
Foundations in Lean 6 Sigma – Quiz 3
Foundations in Lean 6 Sigma – Course Evaluation
CERTIFICATION: DOWNLOAD YOUR CPD CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION
