Lean Six Sigma

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma and presents them as complementary, additive methodologies that focus on both waste and variation reduction. This course provides an overview of the philosophy of Lean Six Sigma and introduces key terminology and methodologies used in Lean Six Sigma organizations. Value stream mapping, elimination of waste, the 5S's and the DMAIC project cycle are presented conceptually and cornerstone tools of Lean Six Sigma.