Lean sigma overview

COURSE OVERVIEW This course explains how the approaches of Lean and Six Sigma can be combined into one seamless Business Improvement Methodology to provide an improvement model that concentrates on both reducing cycle time and variability. Lean tools are linked to the robust DMAIC problem-solving approach, and focus on analysing processes, customer demand, and product flow - producing fast and visual process improvements. Six Sigma techniques are applied throughout the improvement process to provide robust data analysis, measurement and creative solutions required to reduce complex variability in product and processes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To review the benefits of Lean Thinking & Six Sigma, & the power of an integrated approach
  
• To provide a clear understanding of value, waste & process variability & how business goals can be achieved using Lean Sigma
  
• To introduce the Lean Sigma process improvement roadmap & toolkit
  
• To provide a practical demonstration of the 'DMAIC' structured improvement methodology
  
• To enable delegates to plan for effective Lean Sigma deployment within their organisations
  

Course Content


Introduction

• The value of an integrated approach
  
• Understanding value, waste & process variability
  
• Introducing a Lean Sigma improvement strategy
  

Lean Sigma Foundations

• Building a sustainable C.I culture
  
• 5S workplace organisation & visual management
  
• Sources & types of problems: flow & consistency
  
• DMAIC approach -integrated improvement structure
  
• Lean Sigma process improvement roadmap & toolkit
  

The DMAIC Structured Improvement Methodology

• DMAIC exercise introducing 'Minitab' software
  
• Defining & scoping the problem
  
• Mapping, measuring & assessing processes
  
• Analysing the facts & finding the root causes
  
• Improving the process with creative solutions
  
• Implementing, sustaining & replicating the gains
  

Lean Sigma Deployment

• The Lean Sigma deployment model
  
• Avoiding the pitfalls
  
• Key roles & responsibilities
  
• Support systems & enablers
  
• Deployment planning