Six Sigma methodology is among the most versatile set of strategic tools available for any business model, be it manufacturing, finance, or general organizational excellence.
However in the modern era, it is also one of the most misunderstood, falsely advertised, and misconceived programs as well. Learn how to navigate the journey from initiation to implementation, where to take detours, when to forge onwards in the face of modern challenges.
Learn what Six Sigma is and what it is not. Under which conditions should organizations choose or not choose to initiate a Six Sigma program? Learn that before an organization sets Six Sigma as a destination, how a Reversal Map can be applied to assess cost and resource readiness. Learn how to make the implementation of a Six Sigma program “cynicism free,” escaping catch-phrase bandwagons and methods companies have used to gain buy-in not only from management, but most importantly, from the workforce. Lean why a critical step to starting a Six Sigma program depends not on data for data’s sake, but efficient and carefully considered streamlining of quantitative information instead.
The basic definitions of the Six Sigma terminology are discussed and an introductory step-by-step explanation of the DMAIC process will be outlined. Attendees will also learn to link Six Sigma methodology to Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, and other tools. A Case Study using all the DMAIC process will be discussed.
Austin S. Lin has served in engineering and quality
assurance functions within Duracell since 2000, initially at Duracell's
LaGrange manufacturing facility outside of
Godson Tetteh is a PhD candidate at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and an American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He has sucessfully applied Lean Six Sigma methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) on a number of projects.