Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the "Introduction to Lean Six Sigma" training course developed by Cambridge for Global Training. This course provides an overview of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies, which are widely used in organisations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts, tools, and techniques, and how they can be applied to achieve process improvement and operational excellence.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and concepts of Lean Six Sigma.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Apply basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to analyse and improve processes.
• Learn how to define, measure, analyse, improve, and control (DMAIC) processes.
• Gain knowledge of Lean principles and how they complement Six Sigma methodologies.
• Explore real-world case studies and examples of successful Lean Six Sigma implementations.
• Prepare for further training or certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Who Should Attend

• Managers and executives interested in improving organisational performance and efficiency.
• Quality assurance professionals seeking to enhance their skills in process improvement.
• Operations managers and supervisors responsible for streamlining processes and reducing waste.
• Project managers looking to adopt Lean Six Sigma methodologies for project management.
• Anyone interested in gaining a foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and practices.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

• Overview of Lean Six Sigma methodology and history
• Key concepts and principles of Lean and Six Sigma
• Benefits of combining Lean and Six Sigma approaches
• Role of Lean Six Sigma in organisational improvement and competitive advantage
• Introduction to DMAIC methodology

Unit 2: Define Phase

• Defining project goals and objectives
• Identifying customer requirements and critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics
• Developing project charters and stakeholder analysis
• Establishing project scope and boundaries
• Setting up project metrics and measures

Unit 3: Measure Phase

• Understanding process performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collecting and analysing process data
• Developing process maps and value stream maps
• Conducting process capability analysis
• Identifying root causes of process variation

Unit 4: Analyse Phase

• Techniques for analysing process data and identifying root causes
• Cause-and-effect analysis (Fishbone diagram)
• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Statistical analysis tools (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression analysis)
• Identifying and prioritising improvement opportunities

Unit 5: Improve and Control Phases

• Developing and implementing process improvements
• Lean techniques for waste reduction and process streamlining
• Establishing control measures to sustain process improvements
• Implementing visual management and standard work
• Developing control plans and monitoring systems for ongoing process control and improvement