Course Description
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belts work to improve quality and reduce defects in organizational processes. It is the first step in Lean Six Sigma and requires a basic knowledge of Six Sigma and the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process. In this course, students learn the DMAIC process while learning the tools necessary to perform at the Yellow Belt level on a project team. This course covers the basic strategies and tools needed for process improvement and the body of knowledge for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Lean vs. Six Sigma
Fundamentals of Lean
Fundamentals of Six Sigma
Overview
Identify VOC (Voice of the Customer)
CTQ (Critical to Quality)
Project Selection
Create Project CharterAssign Team
Assign Team
Create SIPOC
Create Process Map
Conduct Measurement System Analysis
Collect Data
Calculate Basic Statistics
Calculate Six Sigma Capability Metrics
Identify sources of Variation
Non-Value-Added Analysis
Graphical DisplayBox PlotHistogramRun ChartScatter DiagramCause and Effect Diagram5 WhysFishbone DiagramPareto Chart
Box Plot
Histogram
Run Chart
Scatter Diagram
Cause and Effect Diagram5 WhysFishbone Diagram
5 Whys
Fishbone Diagram
Pareto Chart
Use Statistical Analysis to IdentifyCritical Inputs (X’s)
Critical Inputs (X’s)
Develop Proposed Solution
BrainstormingAffinity DiagramsClean Sheet
Affinity Diagrams
Clean Sheet
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Setup Reduction
Continuous Flow
Solution Selection Matrix
Mistake Proof Solution
Mistake Proofing
Pilot Solution
Implement Process Controls
Visual Management
Control Charts
Complete Project Documentation
Standard Operating Procedures
Control Plan
Audit Plan
Benchmarking
Value Stream Map
Measure System Analysis (MSA)
Process Capability
Design of Experiments
Understand Six Sigma team roles and where the Yellow Belt fits in.
Understand and use the tools of the Yellow Belt.
Use Six Sigma data-driven approaches to solve business problems.
Develop project selection criteria to help focus Six Sigma projects and teams.
Create process maps to gain a full understanding of an existing process.
Perform measurement system validation to ensure the integrity of the measurement data.
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