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Six Sigma Foundations

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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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