Foundations in LEAN 6 SIGMA

$79

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.

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