/Six Sigma / Lean

Course Curriculum

Section 1 · Module 1: Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma

○ History and evolution ○ Key concepts: Value, Waste, Variation ○ Differences and synergy between Lean and Six Sigma

Section 2 · Module 2: Lean Principles and Tools

○ The 5 Lean Principles ○ The 7 (or 8) Wastes (TIMWOODS) ○ Tools: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) ○ Lean metrics and continuous flow

Section 3 · Module 3: Six Sigma Fundamentals

○ The DMAIC framework ○ Roles: Champions, Belts, Sponsors ○ VOC (Voice of Customer), CTQ (Critical to Quality), SIPOC

Section 4 · Module 4: Data and Measurement Systems

○ Basic statistics for Six Sigma ○ Process capability (Cp, Cpk) ▶ Measurement System Analysis (MSA) ○ Gage R&R studies

Section 5 · Module 5: Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

○ Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa) ○ 5 Whys ○ Pareto Analysis ○ Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Section 6 · Module 6: Process Improvement Tools

○ Brainstorming and Prioritization matrices ○ Design of Experiments (DoE) – Intro ○ Regression Analysis – Basic overview ○ Hypothesis Testing – p-values, t-tests, ANOVA (Green Belt+)

Section 7 · Module 7: Control and Sustain

○ Statistical Process Control (SPC) ○ Control Charts (X-bar, R, p-charts) ○ Visual Management ○ Control Plans and Standard Work

Module 4: Data and Measurement Systems

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

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