Lean school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

Lean Six Sigma is a strategy for a manufacturing process that will eliminate waste while using less time, money, and inventory. Students will implement the Six Sigma tools, DMAIC, in a semester project. Methodology includes Kanban (pull), Muda, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream, and others. Students must have all of the SPC skills. This course can be used as preparation for both the ASQ Black Belt certification exam and the Quality Process Analyst certification exam.

The Quality Systems Technology program provides a strong background in measurement tools and management systems. It offers maximum flexibility reflecting the needs and backgrounds of individual students. It will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successfully employed, transfer to a bachelor degree program, and become certified through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). National, international, and industry standards are used extensively. Hands-on training includ...

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The Accelerated Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Program and Methodology© allows students to complete certification requirements faster than traditional Six Sigma and Lean training programs.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Day 1
Overview DMAIC Model
Overview Lean Six Sigma Principles & Terminology
Roles and Responsibilities in a Lean Six Sigma Organization
Value Stream Mapping
Introduction to Balance Scorecard
Introduction to Root Cause Analysis
Review of Other Impro...

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This course is designed for professionals with a MBA degree or has 10 years equivalent experience. A Black Belt Certificate will be awarded upon completion of class and the two assigned projects.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Lesson Objectives
DMAIC Model
PDCA Process
Lean Six Sigma Principles and Terminology
Project Charter
Stratification
Roles and Responsibilities in a Lean Six Sigma Organization
Teamwork and Project Management Principles
Identifying Waste and Wa...

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Lean principles are most often associated with manufacturing and automotive manufacturing in particular. But lean principles can be applied to any process that can be described. This course will give an introduction to the lean mindset, establish basic principles of lean processes and provide an introduction to various tools useful to improving the efficiency, cost, quality and customer service of a process.