Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

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This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of lean and Six Sigma as complementary, additive methodologies that focus on both waste and variation reduction. An overview of the supporting infrastructure needed to sustain the effort is covered as well as examples of Lean Six Sigma application in manufacturing, the office, order entry, warehousing and distribution, sales and R&D. 

Lean Manufacturing

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This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of how Lean Manufacturing works in a manufacturing company.  Lean concepts (why lean, lean terminology, identifying wastes, Value Stream Mapping methods and the linkage between lean and Six Sigma) and lean practices (streamlining the value stream, workplace organization, ensuring predictability and consistency, set-up reduction, TPM, the visual workplace and continuous improvement) are covered. The course provides the learner with lean implementation suggestions including approaches for addressing people issues, collecting and analyzing data to plan and track lean efforts, process workflow and layouts options with rationale and a sequential roadmap.

Lean for Business Processes

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This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of how Lean Manufacturing works in a transaction or non-manufacturing business.  Lean concepts (why lean, lean terminology, identifying wastes, Value Stream Mapping methods and the linkage between lean and Six Sigma) and lean practices (streamlining the value stream, workplace organization, ensuring predictability and consistency, the visual workplace and continuous improvement) are covered. The course provides the learner with lean implementation suggestions including approaches for addressing people issues, collecting and analyzing data to plan and track lean efforts, process workflow and layouts options with rationale and a sequential roadmap.