A Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt would have the basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Methodology and know how to implement, perform, interpret and apply this knowledge in an improvement project lead by a Certified Green Belt or Certified Black Belt as a team member. A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt possesses a thorough understanding of the subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, and Control (DMC)
Programme Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants would have a good understanding of the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and learnt the basic concepts and tools needed to effectively support Lean Six Sigma projects.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Requirements:
No specific requirements
Training Duration:
16 hours
Classroom/Live Virtual Class
Certification:
Online/Offline exam for 1 hour;
Passing %: 60%
Who Should Attend:
Final year Engg/PGDM/MBA Students
Team Members/Team Leads
Programme Outline:
1.0 Define Phase
1.1 The Basics of Six Sigma
1.1.1 Meanings of Six Sigma
1.1.2 General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
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1.1.3 Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
1.1.4 The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
1.1.5 Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee
1.1.6 Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities
1.2 The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
1.2.1 Defining a Process
1.2.2 Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s)
1.2.3 Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
1.2.4 Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
1.2.5 Basic Six Sigma Metrics
a. including DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY Cycle Time
1.3 Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
1.3.1 Building a Business Case & Project Charter
1.3.2 Developing Project Metrics
1.3.3 Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
1.4 The Lean Enterprise
1.4.1 Understanding Lean
1.4.2 The History of Lean
1.4.3 Lean & Six Sigma
1.4.4 The Seven Elements of Waste
a. Overproduction, Correction, Inventory, Motion, Overprocessing, Conveyance, Waiting.
1.4.5 5S
a. Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Self-Discipline, Sort
2.0 Measure Phase
2.1 Process Definition
2.1.1 Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
2.1.2 Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
2.1.3 X-Y Diagram
2.1.4 Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
2.2.1 Basic Statistics
2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
2.2.3 Normal Distributions & Normality
2.2.4 Graphical Analysis
2.3 Measurement System Analysis
2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
2.3.3 Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA
2.4 Process Capability
2.4.1 Capability Analysis
2.4.2 Concept of Stability
2.4.3 Attribute & Discrete Capability
2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques
3.0 Control Phase
3.1 Lean Controls
3.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
3.1.2 Kanban
3.1.3 Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
3.2 Six Sigma Control Plans
3.2.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
3.2.2 Elements of the Control Plan
3.2.3 Elements of the Response Plan