Lean Six Sigma Solutions: Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Competitive Advantage

This program combines Lean principles and Six Sigma techniques to teach participants how to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality within their organizations. It explores the integration of these methodologies to drive substantial improvements in performance, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line results.

The aim of Lean Six Sigma Solutions: Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Competitive Advantage is to provide participants with comprehensive training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, enabling them to lead significant improvements in operational efficiency, quality control, and competitiveness within their organizations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Master the tools and techniques of Lean and Six Sigma.
• Apply these methodologies to optimize business processes.
• Lead quality improvement projects that reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

Day 1 
Session 1: Competitive Business Environment

1. Understanding the competitive environment
2. Case studies of companies excelling through Lean Six Sigma

Session 2: History and Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

1. Evolution and principles of Lean Manufacturing
2. Key Lean tools and techniques

Session 3: History and Introduction to Six Sigma

1. Origins and principles of Six Sigma
2. Comparison of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
3. Interactive discussion: Real-world applications of Six Sigma
4. Six Sigma Calculation

Session 4: What is Six Sigma?

1. Critical success factors for Six Sigma implementation
2. Hands-on activity: Basic statistical analysis exercise

Session 5: Why Lean Six Sigma?

1. Benefits of integrating Lean and Six Sigma
2. Group discussion: Identifying potential Lean Six Sigma projects in your organization

Day 2 
Session 1: The 3Ms of Lean

1. Introduction to Muda, Mura, and Muri
2. Techniques to identify and eliminate the 3Ms
3. Practical exercise: Mapping out a process to identify the 3Ms

Session 2: Six Sigma Project Roles

1. Roles and responsibilities within a Six Sigma project (Champion, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt)
2. Team dynamics and collaboration
3. Role-playing activity: Assigning roles in a mock project scenario

Session 3: Six Sigma Benefits

1. Six Sigma benefits to employee, organization, customers and participant
2. Case studies of successful Six Sigma implementations
3. Interactive discussion: Benefits seen in participants’ own workplaces

Session 4: Six Sigma Methodology – DMAIC Approach 

1. Overview of the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
2. Tools and techniques used in each phase
3. Simulation exercise: Walking through a DMAIC project from start to finish

Session 5: Steps to Become a Successful Lean Six Sigma Professional

1. Roadmap to certification and professional development
2. Skills and qualities of a successful Lean Six Sigma practitioner
3. Personal action plan: Setting goals for Lean Six Sigma learning and application

• Students, PhD scholars, academicians, and industry professionals interested in process improvement and quality management.
• Aspiring and current project managers, quality assurance specialists, and operational leaders.
• Professionals in manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and other sectors looking to implement Lean Six Sigma.