Applications Of Lean And Six Sigma Methodologies

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This hands-on course focuses on emerging business practices that are geared toward making an organization more effective and efficient. Highlighted topics will include use of lean and six sigma methodologies in today’s business environments. These methods are used for achieving long term profits through customer satisfaction, waste elimination, and elevation of employee skills to eliminate waste and defects at the source. Application of these methods in various environments such as service, health care and manufacturing organizations will be explored. Students are expected to work in teams to apply systematic problem solving processes to solve case studies and/or real-world issues. Supporting concepts such as implementation of new business practices and culture change will also be explored. Typically offered Fall Spring. Prerequisite(s): IET 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Explain how Lean Six Sigma plays a role in the development of the fields of quality and industrial engineering. 2. Define the Six Sigma process for identifying and solving problems for improving enterprise effectiveness. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use the Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools. 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply project management skills for successful project implementation (a successful project will be executed according to an appropriate time line and include components for continuous improvement. 5. Develop presentations of their findings that are professional and persuasive in validating their assumptions. View Class Schedule