Six Sigma / Lean Overview

Overview

There is often confusion regarding exactly what Six Sigma is and what a Lean approach is - what the key differences are between the approaches and how they overlap and complement each other. This session answers those questions and shows how the two approaches interact and overlap along the spectrum of continuous improvement.

What is Six Sigma and what is Lean Manufacturing?

What is Lean Manufacturing and what are the benefits?

Principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing

• Benefits of a Lean approach
• The 8 wastes of Lean
• Key Components of a Lean approach
• VSM -Value Stream Mapping: Current state, Future State and how to close the gap
• Kaizen Events- the vehicle for implementing Lean improvements
• Performing a Lean Assessment
• Management's Role
• Strategy for implementing a Lean Approach.

What is Six Sigma and what are the benefits?

Principles, concepts and key components of a Six Sigma Approach

• The DMAIC approach to effective project management
• The importance of aligning project activity and strategic objectives.
• Six Sigma structure and roles - Champions, Black Belts, Green Belts and Master Black Belts
• Project selection and planning
• Key Six Sigma metrics and statistics
• DFSS -Design for Six Sigma
• Implementing Six Sigma - What's the right strategy for you?

• Successfully Implementing Six Sigma/Lean
• What is required to support Six Sigma/Lean?
• Structure, roles, responsibilities
• The leadership role of senior management
• Potential barriers to success
• The importance of effective project selection and execution
• The importance of the role of Black Belts and Green Belts

Scheduled Dates

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Who Should Attend

• Personnel responsible for or involved in implementing continuous improvement within their organization
• Anyone interested in, or who is required to understand, what a Six Sigma approach is and what a Lean Approach is, how they are different and where they overlap and complement each other.

Duration

Cost

$395.00 (CAD)

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