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

This course is an introduction to managing and controlling quality costs and discusses the current methodology used in industry for controlling those costs. Process mapping is a method of examining the course processes using systems thinking rather than just the tasks performed within the processes. This mapping improves efficiency, reduces costs, lead time, and waste. The course addresses flow charts, core process maps, SIPOC, value added/non-value added activities, gap analysis, value stream, ...

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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.

This class will include the effectiveness of compliance to the TS 16949 standard and the formal audit by a third party for certification. It will address the elements of the audit and the after-audit procedures. The course emphasizes audit findings, corrective action, close-out, and documentation. This course is partial preparation for Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and Certified Quality Manager (CQMGR) certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Basic statistical methods as applied to quality control including distribution analysis, (histograms, etc), brainstorming, process control charts (X-R, C, P, NP), measurement systems analysis (MSA), gauge repeatability and reliability (GR&R), and basic elements of probability and statistics. Statistical software is also introduced.

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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