SIX SIGMA SRMU

 

Unit I: Six Sigma Fundamentals (9 Hours)

  • Organizational drivers and metrics, aligning Six Sigma for achieving goals.
  • Concepts of Six Sigma (DFSS).
  • Understanding concepts and tools of lean manufacturing.
  • Difference between Six Sigma Methods - Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), process, DMADV, and DMAIC.

Unit II: Define Phase (11 Hours)

  • Process mapping.
  • Identifying customers, collecting, and analyzing requirements.
  • Risk Priority Number (RPN).
  • Commonly used tools (in brief): Force field analysis and SIPOC diagram.

Unit III: Measure Phase (10 Hours)

  • As-Is value stream map, process inputs and outputs.
  • Preparing data collection plans.
  • Assessing process capabilities and process performance vs. specification.

Unit IV: Analyze Phase (10 Hours)

  • Process analysis, identifying critical inputs, data analysis, and determining root causes.
  • Statistical testing.
  • Significance of statistical testing during the analysis phase.

Unit V: Improve Phase (10 Hours)

  • Developing and applying Six Sigma best practices.
  • Creating a value stream map.
  • Risk assessment, pilot testing of solutions.

Unit VI: Control Phase (10 Hours)

  • Creating the process control plan.
  • Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Training, transition of ownership, and project storyboard.


Sources for Additional Topics: Six Sigma Implementation Challenges

  1. Books:

    • Design for Six Sigma by Subir Chowdhury.
    • Team Building for Six Sigma Projects by Michael Brassard.

  2. Case Studies:

    • Implementation challenges in GE, Motorola, and healthcare industries.

  3. Websites:

    • iSixSigma articles on implementation challenges and best practices.