Lean Six Sigma for Manufacturing Excellence
This course combines the power of the two leading process improvement methodologies — Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma — to focus on process improvement. Value stream mapping is used to define the current state of any process or product line with all its problems and opportunities; then, a future state vision is created with the problems corrected and the opportunities applied. Once you know where a process is and where you’d like it to be, you can develop a detailed plan with specific actions to achieve the improved future state. Apply the Lean concepts of Kanban pull systems, cycle time reduction, level mix model production, mistake proofing, standard work and Kaizen to your Six Sigma DMAIC projects.
You’ll learn to:
- Value-stream map the current material and information flows of a process or product line and identify problems and opportunities for improvement
- Brainstorm a future state map and create a common vision for the organization
- Combine Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and concepts to transform a process from its current state to the future vision
- Practice implementing Kaizen process improvement projects
- Calculate cost savings for a process improvement project and leverage those savings throughout the organization
- Use Lean and Six Sigma in a controlled lab with hands-on factory simulations and exercises
“Because I was so impressed with the first executive education course I took at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I came back for a second one! The valuable knowledge I walked away with has served me well in all of my work-related roles. I’m looking forward to earning a professional certificate from this recognized and respected educational institution—not only will a certificate demonstrate my dedication to personal enrichment, but it will also help me expand my job responsibilities and, in the long term, further my career.”
David Chatterton, Project Manager, Northern Engraving, Sparta, WI
“We’ve seen some awesome improvements in the last 18 months, thanks in no small part to your classes. We’ve reduced lead times, inventory levels (especially for finished goods) and are getting pretty close to just-in-time.”
Del France, Planner, GCX Corporation, Petaluma, CA
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this course for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 14 hours, as well as 14 PDUs.
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