Lean Tools and FMEA in Six Sigma


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
Lean is a continuous improvement initiative that streamlines processes and improves overall performance by identifying and eliminating waste and non-value-added activities. This course shows you how to use Lean tools, such as 5S, the eight wastes, and value stream analysis to identify and eliminate waste in service and manufacturing processes. You will also learn how to conduct a Failure Mode and Effects analysis (FMEA), which is a technique used to identify potential failures in a process and assess the risk they pose. This course is aligned to the ASQ Body of Knowledge and is designed to assist Yellow Belt candidates toward their certification and also to become productive members on their Six Sigma project teams.

Target Audience
Candidates seeking Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification and any other individuals involved in quality and process improvement at the organizational or departmental level

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.1

Lesson Objectives

Lean Tools and FMEA in Six Sigma

  • match Lean concepts and tools with their corresponding descriptions
  • recognize activities associated with 5S
  • identify the characteristics of an effective value analysis
  • recognize examples of waste
  • identify activities carried out during a value stream analysis
  • recognize how to use Lean tools to identify and eliminate waste
  • identify characteristics of failure modes and effects analysis
  • match types of FMEA with corresponding descriptions
  • assign severity, occurrence, and detection ratings to a failure mode
  • calculate percentage reduction in RPN
  • use an FMEA worksheet to analyze a process
  • use FMEA to identify and prioritize potential failures in a process
  • Course Number:
    oper_33_a01_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone