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Simons-White & Associates, Inc was formed in 1992 and is a provider of facilitation workshops, turnaround projects and professional development. Simons-White is an excellent team of approximately 40 subject matter experts that can customize programs to fit your exact needs. Our courses range from Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Six Sigma Black Belt certification to Time Management and Team Problem Solving. We also provide active consulting on business operating issues, operating metrics, quality, new product development, and other production issues. We guarantee and are strongly committed to client s achieving along with positive bottom line results from the application and implementation of our training and consulting services.
Simons-White & Associates, Inc. is based in Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Simons-White & Associates, Inc. is dedicated to providing clients with customized solutions that improve business performance. Simons-White is focused on you and how we can assist you to better serve your customers.
Founded in 1992, Simons-White has steadily grown as a result of repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients.
We are internationally respected, as we have implemented solutions and systems throughout the Americas and Europe. We have conducted customized workshops around the globe and have had our materials translated into nine languages.
At Simons-White we quickly and efficiently deliver solutions and provide the necessary tools for your organization to obtain sustainable improvement. For solutions to be truly effective they must:
Address current and recurring problems
Use leading indicators to identify future problem areas
Prevent future occurrence of problems
Consider the long-term effects of seemingly harmless factors
Anticipate change and allow for rapid readiness
Progressive businesses work with Simons-White for "Solutions That Improve Performance" (our motto).
Professional Development Offerings
Advanced Presentation Skills
Discovering Diversity Workshop
Effective Listening Skills
Essential Skills for Technical & Professional Managers
Holding Effective Meetings
Leading the Change Process
Legal Aspects of Supervision
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Performance Management
Presenting with Confidence
Superior Coaching
Team Building and Group Dynamics
Time Management
Technical Offerings
5S & Visual Workplace
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Business Operating System (BOS) Overview
Cellular Flow
Control Plans
Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Design of Experiments (DOE) Classical
Design of Experiments (DOE) Taguchi
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
ISO 9001:2000 Process Auditing
ISO/TS 16949:2002 Process Auditing
Kanban
Lean Manufacturing Overview
Management Overview of Six Sigma
Measurement System Analysis (MSA I & II)
Poka Yoke (Error/Mistake Proofing)
Process Capability
Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Champion
Six Sigma Green Belt
Statistical Process Control (SPC I & II)
Team Problem Solving
Total Productive Maintenance
Value Stream Mapping
Writing Skills
Customized Development
All Simons-White courses are customized for every training and consulting engagement.
Senior technical and professional development consultants expediently develop quality materials for participants, instructors and train-the-trainer programs.
Founded in 1992, Simons-White has steadily grown as a result of repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients.
We are internationally respected, as we have implemented solutions and systems throughout the Americas and Europe. We have conducted customized workshops around the globe and have had our materials translated into nine languages.
At Simons-White we quickly and efficiently deliver solutions and provide the necessary tools for your organization to obtain sustainable improvement. For solutions to be truly effective they must:
Address current and recurring problems
Use leading indicators to identify future problem areas
Prevent future occurrence of problems
Consider the long-term effects of seemingly harmless factors
Anticipate change and allow for rapid readiness
Progressive businesses work with Simons-White for "Solutions That Improve Performance" (our motto).
Professional Development Offerings
Advanced Presentation Skills
Discovering Diversity Workshop
Effective Listening Skills
Essential Skills for Technical & Professional Managers
Holding Effective Meetings
Leading the Change Process
Legal Aspects of Supervision
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Performance Management
Presenting with Confidence
Superior Coaching
Team Building and Group Dynamics
Time Management
Technical Offerings
5S & Visual Workplace
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Business Operating System (BOS) Overview
Cellular Flow
Control Plans
Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Design of Experiments (DOE) Classical
Design of Experiments (DOE) Taguchi
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
ISO 9001:2000 Process Auditing
ISO/TS 16949:2002 Process Auditing
Kanban
Lean Manufacturing Overview
Management Overview of Six Sigma
Measurement System Analysis (MSA I & II)
Poka Yoke (Error/Mistake Proofing)
Process Capability
Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Champion
Six Sigma Green Belt
Statistical Process Control (SPC I & II)
Team Problem Solving
Total Productive Maintenance
Value Stream Mapping
Writing Skills
Customized Development
All Simons-White courses are customized for every training and consulting engagement.
Senior technical and professional development consultants expediently develop quality materials for participants, instructors and train-the-trainer programs.
 online course |
 instructor-led class |
 learn at home |
 group study |
 self-directed study |
 cd-based training |
 DVD video training |
 printed book |
 e-book digital book |
 workshop seminar |
 train the trainer |
 computer-based learning |
 discount pricing |
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Basic Reliability Concepts
: Course Description:
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the basic reliability concepts the course will lay the groundwork for the basic skills that are necessary.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
Describe the primary activities in a Reliability Program
Use reliability data to make informed design decisions
Discuss strategies that may be used to improve reliability
Describe the role of testing in the Product Development Process
Perform more...
: Course Description:
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the basic reliability concepts the course will lay the groundwork for the basic skills that are necessary.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
Describe the primary activities in a Reliability Program
Use reliability data to make informed design decisions
Discuss strategies that may be used to improve reliability
Describe the role of testing in the Product Development Process
Perform more...Basic Statistics
: Session Information
Session Date: July 17, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Basic Statistics
This seminar is designed for individuals who have had some statistical knowledge but require a refresher program before moving on to more advanced statistical concepts. Participants more...
: Session Information
Session Date: July 17, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Basic Statistics
This seminar is designed for individuals who have had some statistical knowledge but require a refresher program before moving on to more advanced statistical concepts. Participants more...Beyond Customer Satisfaction To Customer Value
: Course Description:
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the concepts of customer value. The course will lay the groundwork for the basic skills that are necessary for creating a customer centered culture at the workplace.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, you will be able
to:
Outline the Value of Customer Service & Satisfaction
Draft a personal Vision Statement that more...
: Course Description:
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the concepts of customer value. The course will lay the groundwork for the basic skills that are necessary for creating a customer centered culture at the workplace.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, you will be able
to:
Outline the Value of Customer Service & Satisfaction
Draft a personal Vision Statement that more...Business Operating System (BOS) Overview
: This workshop will introduce the concepts of the Business Operating System (BOS) by outlining the major steps required to implement an efficient system of measuring performance. The workshop also includes the review process that ensures performance goals are being met.
Course available in five languages:
English
German
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Course Objectives:
Participant will be able to define the process required to establish performance metrics, describe the eight steps required to ensure that the BOS system functions properly and more...
: This workshop will introduce the concepts of the Business Operating System (BOS) by outlining the major steps required to implement an efficient system of measuring performance. The workshop also includes the review process that ensures performance goals are being met.
Course available in five languages:
English
German
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Course Objectives:
Participant will be able to define the process required to establish performance metrics, describe the eight steps required to ensure that the BOS system functions properly and more...Fundamentals of Project Management
: Course Description:
Fundamentals of Project Management will introduce you to the basic philosophy and principals upon which PM methodology is based. The course consists of an introduction to basic PM theory, concepts, and tools of which you, the prospective project team member, must have a working knowledge.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of Fundamentals of Project Management is to provide you with a basic knowledge of PM methodology. By no means is the course designed to make you an instant expert on more...
: Course Description:
Fundamentals of Project Management will introduce you to the basic philosophy and principals upon which PM methodology is based. The course consists of an introduction to basic PM theory, concepts, and tools of which you, the prospective project team member, must have a working knowledge.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of Fundamentals of Project Management is to provide you with a basic knowledge of PM methodology. By no means is the course designed to make you an instant expert on more...Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Program
: Professionals seeking career enhancement programs or companies working to make the most of their training dollars will gain exposure to both the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in this 10 day program. Simons-White & Associates has integrated their Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt training programs for optimized learning. Upon completion of this program, attendees will receive 8 continuing education units and have completed a project to demonstrate their new skills.
The new program will offer support with more...
: Professionals seeking career enhancement programs or companies working to make the most of their training dollars will gain exposure to both the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in this 10 day program. Simons-White & Associates has integrated their Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt training programs for optimized learning. Upon completion of this program, attendees will receive 8 continuing education units and have completed a project to demonstrate their new skills.
The new program will offer support with more...Lean Six Sigma Overview
: 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 more...
Mistake Proofing
: Course Description:
The purpose of this manual is to provide an overview of Mistake Proofing methodology. The text was developed for training purposes and to provide a reference for future use.
The text was written to provide for the reader techniques of mistake proofing to improve performance. Dr. Shigeo Shingo created the concepts of Mistake Proofing. Simons-White & Associates wrote the material respecting his concepts, and added additional ideas to further the learning experience.
Mistake more...
: Course Description:
The purpose of this manual is to provide an overview of Mistake Proofing methodology. The text was developed for training purposes and to provide a reference for future use.
The text was written to provide for the reader techniques of mistake proofing to improve performance. Dr. Shigeo Shingo created the concepts of Mistake Proofing. Simons-White & Associates wrote the material respecting his concepts, and added additional ideas to further the learning experience.
Mistake Process Auditing
: Course Description:
It is imperative that an auditor effectively guides an organization through a process of meeting compliance requirements. However, real value can be added to the process if the auditor establishes a program that also focuses on overall performance relative to the objectives being met for registration. This course teaches the student how to add value, deliver business benefits and become a partner with the organization's management team. This course .
Course Objectives:
Who Should Purchase this course:
Quality more...
: Course Description:
It is imperative that an auditor effectively guides an organization through a process of meeting compliance requirements. However, real value can be added to the process if the auditor establishes a program that also focuses on overall performance relative to the objectives being met for registration. This course teaches the student how to add value, deliver business benefits and become a partner with the organization's management team. This course .
Course Objectives:
Who Should Purchase this course:
Quality Process Mapping
: Course Description:
Process mapping is an easily understood visual representation of a process. The process map is used to analyze the flow of events through the process and to identify where improvements can be made. Frequently, a process map is used in a Team Problem Solving setting to assist in analyzing a process and determining where error or defects may occur. Process map symbols also identify the types of activities and events that are a part of the process. This course includes a section on how to use a process map to analyze and improve processes.
Course more...
: Course Description:
Process mapping is an easily understood visual representation of a process. The process map is used to analyze the flow of events through the process and to identify where improvements can be made. Frequently, a process map is used in a Team Problem Solving setting to assist in analyzing a process and determining where error or defects may occur. Process map symbols also identify the types of activities and events that are a part of the process. This course includes a section on how to use a process map to analyze and improve processes.
Course Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
: Course Description:
In today's fiercely competitive market, quality and the customer are tightly intertwined. Customers are demanding consistently higher performance quality products at lower costs. Delivering quality to customers while designing and producing new products ahead of the competition is a steep challenge facing many companies today. This is a general course that will introduce the participant to features of Quality Function Deployment.
Course Objectives:
To meet this challenge, many more...
: Course Description:
In today's fiercely competitive market, quality and the customer are tightly intertwined. Customers are demanding consistently higher performance quality products at lower costs. Delivering quality to customers while designing and producing new products ahead of the competition is a steep challenge facing many companies today. This is a general course that will introduce the participant to features of Quality Function Deployment.
Course Objectives:
To meet this challenge, many Six Sigma Green Belt
: Course Description:
This course is designed for individuals who are new to the concepts of Six Sigma. Green Belt candidates are introduced to some of the Six Sigma tools and are exposed to the phases of the DMAIC process. Green Belts learn to quantify and control variation-using data to drive process improvements. This course is structured around the use of Minitab, a powerful graphical and statistical software package
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Supplier Development
: Course Description:
Growing competition within the global economy has for many years been forcing enterprises to reduce their costs. However, traditional approaches had been limited to eliminating wastage within an enterprise; another way of reducing cost is through outsourcing. Cooperation with subcontractors can make them more efficient and thus enable goods to be purchased at lower prices. Nevertheless, for their cooperation to be effective, suppliers and subcontractors have to address specific problems relating to their sectors of activity, special fields and working practices.
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the basic more...
: Course Description:
Growing competition within the global economy has for many years been forcing enterprises to reduce their costs. However, traditional approaches had been limited to eliminating wastage within an enterprise; another way of reducing cost is through outsourcing. Cooperation with subcontractors can make them more efficient and thus enable goods to be purchased at lower prices. Nevertheless, for their cooperation to be effective, suppliers and subcontractors have to address specific problems relating to their sectors of activity, special fields and working practices.
This workshop is designed to create an awareness of the basic Writing Workshop
: COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Communication is the transference of thought from one person to another. The effectiveness of that communication is confirmed if the two parties understand the desired message. The three primary methods of communication include seeing, speaking and writing.
Good writing is a SKILL that has to be learned. It is like learning to ride a bike or play golf or use a machine. Good writing requires practice and the more practice you get, the better you will be.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, you will be better able to:
Plan what you have to say
Write clear, concise sentences and whole more...
E-Consulting
: COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Communication is the transference of thought from one person to another. The effectiveness of that communication is confirmed if the two parties understand the desired message. The three primary methods of communication include seeing, speaking and writing.
Good writing is a SKILL that has to be learned. It is like learning to ride a bike or play golf or use a machine. Good writing requires practice and the more practice you get, the better you will be.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, you will be better able to:
Plan what you have to say
Write clear, concise sentences and whole more...Performance Improvement Coaching
: This program is designed to provide assistance to individuals who are interested in implemmenting an onsite performance improvement program. The focus will be on utilizing methods to develop performance metrics, identifying and applying the necessary tools of Lean or Six Sgima, using the various tools to close performance gaps and applying techniques for sustaining improvement. Participants should have received previous training in Lean and Six Sigma concepts. Coaches will provide assistance to individuals or teams of three people in implementing tools for a company project or an area of the organization needing improvement.
Performance Management Coaching
: This hands-on coaching engagement, provides managers with the ability to design an effective performance management system that can be easily understood and used throughtout the entire organization. These sessions are designed for individuals as well as small groups of three and assists participants with:
1. Identifying key performance drivers that are aligned with the strategy.
2. A system of metrics definition and data collection in a form that is easily understood and available
3. A system to deploy the performance measures in all areas of the company
4. Problem Solving methodology that will ensure improvement to close performance gaps
5. A system of review that continually updates the measures ensuring continual alignment
Six Sigma Black Belt Coaching
: This program is designed for individuals who have completed the curriculum for work in Six Sigma Black Belt and need assistance with preparing for certification or for applying the concepts to a company project. Based on needs of participants, coaching can be provided to individulas as well as small groups of three people. Coaches will provided needed support in data collection, analysis, and interpretation online as well as the needed assistance to ensure project validation and sustainability.
Six Sigma Green Belt Coaching
: This program is designed for individuals who have already been training in the concepts of Six Sigma Green Belt but who will require online coaching to assist with implementation of the concepts to a company project. Your online coach will provide assistance in project definition, data collection, intepretation and analysis, and provide assistance throughout all the stages of the DMAIC Process
Online Webinars Interactive Simons-White & Associates Educational Programs
Advanced Product Quality Planning
: Session Information
Session Date: July 17, 2008
Start time: 1:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Advanced Product Quality Planning
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a methodology that encompasses all the activities and processes needed between customer concept and more...
: Session Information
Session Date: July 17, 2008
Start time: 1:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Advanced Product Quality Planning
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a methodology that encompasses all the activities and processes needed between customer concept and more...Implementing Statistical Process Control
: Session Information
Session Date: July 31, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Implementing Statistical Process Control
This seminar is designed for individuals who already have knowledge of basic statistical principles and statistical process control. The more...
: Session Information
Session Date: July 31, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Implementing Statistical Process Control
This seminar is designed for individuals who already have knowledge of basic statistical principles and statistical process control. The more...Measurement System Analysis MSA
: Session Date: August 7, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2.5 hours
Session Fee: $250 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Measurement System Analysis
This seminar presents the basic concepts related to reducing measurement variability. Participants will learn the basic components that impact measurement system variation. more...
: Session Date: August 7, 2008
Start time: 10:00 am EDT
Duration: 2.5 hours
Session Fee: $250 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Measurement System Analysis
This seminar presents the basic concepts related to reducing measurement variability. Participants will learn the basic components that impact measurement system variation. more...Problem Solving
: Problem Solving
In todaya s business environment, finding the root cause of a problem is often a very difficult task. While a single individual might sometimes be able to solve certain problems, the more complex problems in business are better addressed by a multi-disciplinary team. This seminar focuses on a structured eight-step methodology used to find root causes and determine how to permanently solve a problem and prevent its recurrence.
Attendees will learn:
* Describe the eight steps required for effective problem solving
* Explain the tools and techniques required to describe a problem
* Describe and use the tools needed for root cause analysis
* Discuss the tools need to prevent recurrence of the problem
: Problem Solving
In todaya s business environment, finding the root cause of a problem is often a very difficult task. While a single individual might sometimes be able to solve certain problems, the more complex problems in business are better addressed by a multi-disciplinary team. This seminar focuses on a structured eight-step methodology used to find root causes and determine how to permanently solve a problem and prevent its recurrence.
Attendees will learn:
* Describe the eight steps required for effective problem solving
* Explain the tools and techniques required to describe a problem
* Describe and use the tools needed for root cause analysis
* Discuss the tools need to prevent recurrence of the problemProcess Failure Mode Effects Analysis PFMEA
: Session Information
Session Date: July 31, 2008
Start time: 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 2.5 hours
Session Fee: $250 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
This seminar will introduce the topic of (PFMEA) and provide guidelines in the application of a very powerful problem more...
: Session Information
Session Date: July 31, 2008
Start time: 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 2.5 hours
Session Fee: $250 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
This seminar will introduce the topic of (PFMEA) and provide guidelines in the application of a very powerful problem more...Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement
: Session Date: July 24, 2008
Start time: 2:00 pm EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement
Process mapping is an easily understood visual representation of a process. The process map is used to analyze the flow of events through the process and more...
: Session Date: July 24, 2008
Start time: 2:00 pm EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Session Fee: $200 per participant
Presenter: Norma S. Simons /Kathy Paris
Host: Duane Cole
Host email: duanecole@simons-white.com
Description: Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement
Process mapping is an easily understood visual representation of a process. The process map is used to analyze the flow of events through the process and more...Statistical Process Control 1(SPC 1).
: Course Description:
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is widely used in manufacturing to control and ensure quality products. Statistical methods are reviewed and concepts of probability and variation are introduced. Attribute and variables control charts are constructed and then interpreted for in-control and out-of-control conditions. Once processes are in control , process capability studies can be conducted to determine the probability of the process producing defective product. Process capability is introduced.
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Problem Solving
: Course Description:
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is widely used in manufacturing to control and ensure quality products. Statistical methods are reviewed and concepts of probability and variation are introduced. Attribute and variables control charts are constructed and then interpreted for in-control and out-of-control conditions. Once processes are in control , process capability studies can be conducted to determine the probability of the process producing defective product. Process capability is introduced.
Course Six Sigma Black Belt
: This course is designed for participants who are new to the concepts of Six Sigma or who might have received training in the Six Sigma Green Belt curriculum. Candidates for the Six Sigma Black Belt are introduced to the entire Six Sigma toolbox. A more comprehensive examination of statistical techniques is provided for a stronger foundation in using the advanced tools. The theory of each tool is discussed, as well as the application of the tool through Minitab software.
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