Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals

• Basic knowledge of process management

Audience

• Business professionals
• Operational managers

Lean Six Sigma is a combination of the strengths of both Lean and Six Sigma that provides a comprehensive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals who wish to target specific organizational areas where process inefficiencies and defects are prevalent.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Apply the DMAIC methodology to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes effectively.
• Develop a plan for Lean Six Sigma deployment within their organization.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Understanding the history and evolution of Lean Six Sigma
• Benefits and key principles of Lean Six Sigma
• overview of DMAIC methodology

Define Phase

• Defining the problem and setting project goals
• Identifying stakeholders and their requirements
• Project scoping and selecting appropriate metrics

Measure Phase

• Understanding process mapping and flowcharting
• Data collection techniques and sampling methods
• Introduction to basic statistical concepts

Analyze Phase

• Analyzing data using graphical and statistical tools
• Identifying root causes of process issues
• Techniques for brainstorming and root cause analysis

Improve Phase

• Generating and evaluating potential solutions
• Implementing and piloting process improvements
• Lean principles for process optimization

Control Phase

• Developing control plans to sustain improvements
• Monitoring and maintaining process performance
• Techniques for mistake-proofing and error prevention

Lean Principles and Practices

• Overview of Lean principles and its applications
• Value stream mapping and waste reduction techniques
• Kaizen events and continuous improvement

Six Sigma Tools and Techniques

• Advanced statistical analysis tools
• Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) for process monitoring

Lean Six Sigma Project Management

• Project selection and prioritization
• Team dynamics and roles in Lean Six Sigma projects
• Change management and overcoming resistance

Lean Six Sigma Case Studies

• Real-world examples of successful Lean Six Sigma projects
• Industry-specific case studies

Lean Six Sigma Deployment and Culture

• Strategies for implementing Lean Six Sigma in an organization
• Creating a Lean Six Sigma culture and sustaining improvements

Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Understanding various Lean Six Sigma certification levels
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

Summary and Next Steps