Six Sigma Improvement Techniques


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
During the Improve stage of a project, specific tools allow a Six Sigma team to implement solutions to address the causes of an identified process issue. For example, a timely and productive application of kaizen allows an organization to eliminate waste, streamline processes, reduce costs, and create a Lean culture in the organization. Cost-benefit analysis is another important tool used to determine whether an improvement initiative is worthwhile or to select the best solution. In this course, you'll learn about some of the common Lean tools used in continuous improvement, including kaizen and kaizen blitz, the plan-do-check-act cycle, and cost-benefit analysis. This course is aligned to the ASQ Body of Knowledge and is designed to assist Yellow Belt candidates toward their certification and 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)
1.2

Lesson Objectives

Six Sigma Improvement Techniques

  • identify characteristics of kaizen
  • sequence examples of activities that happen during the kaizen process
  • recognize examples of activities typically performed during each day of a kaizen blitz
  • determine the best approach for applying kaizen to a project
  • recognize the principles for applying kaizen in an organization
  • recognize types of projects that are suitable for PDCA
  • recognize activities that take place during the steps of the PDCA cycle
  • recognize how to implement the plan-do-check-act method on a Six Sigma project
  • recognize the importance of cost-benefit analysis as an improvement tool
  • identify four categories of benefits
  • recognize examples of direct and hidden costs
  • determine whether a project should proceed based on cost-benefit calculations
  • follow the steps for conducting a cost-benefit analysis
  • Course Number:
    oper_34_a01_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone