Lean Six Sigma Overview

Training Provided by Simons-White & Associates, Inc. This course is designed to present to managers, directors and professionals an understanding of the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and what they can achieve. During the session, participants will be exposed to the tools used in various phases of Lean Six Sigma and the companies that have achieved significant bottom-line results from the process. Course Objectives: By the end of the seminar participants will be able to: a Understand how the achievement of Lean Six Sigma can help achieve significant improvement a Assess organizational readiness for Lean Six Sigma a Recognize the difference between Lean Six Sigma and other quality initiatives a Identify the cultural changes required to support the process.

Lean Six Sigma Overview Introduction
What is Six Sigma
Why Do Six Sigma
Setting Business Metrics
Examples of Successful Implementation

History of Lean
A framework for Lean
Definition of waste
Evolution of LSS
A model for implementing LSS

Understanding the DMAIC Process
The Basic Tools of Six Sigma
Measuring and Calculating Sigma Levels
The Role of Process Management
Understanding the Voice of Customer

Roles and Responsibilities of Key Players
Selecting Six Sigma Projects
Sustaining Six Sigma
Implementing Six Sigma
Evaluating Organizational Readiness

The Role of Project Management
Required Documentation
Types of Support Required for Successful Implementation
Developing the Implementation Plan.

Organizational Assessment

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