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Six Sigma Foundations

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Six Sigma Courses Quality Management Courses Statistical Analysis Courses Process Improvement Courses Lean Manufacturing Courses DMAIC Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to use Six Sigma to drive improvements in the performance of your processes, products, and services.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Improve performance with Six Sigma
1. Introduction to Six Sigma
  • What is Six Sigma?
  • An overview of DMAIC
  • Key roles of executives and champions
  • Levels of expertise
2. Key Concepts in Six Sigma
  • Critical to quality metrics
  • Variation and the normal curve
  • Defects per million opportunities
  • Sigma levels
3. Selection of Six Sigma Projects
  • Identify potential projects
  • Select the Six Sigma team
4. Define Phase
  • Steps in the Define phase
  • Problem and goal statements
  • Complete the project charter
  • How to use SIPOC diagrams
5. Measure Phase
  • Steps in the Measure phase
  • How to map the current process
  • Plan for data collection
  • Types of data and graphs
  • Measurement system analysis
  • Process capability and sigma level
6. Analyze Phase
  • Steps in the Analyze phase
  • How to use the cause-effect diagram
  • Introduction to hypothesis testing
  • Data collection in the Analyze phase
  • How to analyze graphs and charts
  • How to analyze process maps
7. Improve Phase
  • Steps in the Improve phase
  • Generate, evaluate, and select solutions
  • Reduce the risk of failure through FMEA
  • Mistake proofing
  • Pilot test and implement
8. Control Phase
  • Steps in the Control phase
  • How to use SPC charts
  • The control plan
Conclusion
  • Engage in Six Sigma projects

Taught by

Richard Chua

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