SYSEN 5606: Lean Six Sigma Theory and Application

This course provides students with an introduction to Lean Six Sigma and the tool sets of process management, statistical analysis, eliminate of non-value-added waste, and team/time management.  It provides the student an overview of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.  Grounded in real-world applications with real-world benefits and opportunities, this course will demonstrate philosophies of the Lean and Six Sigma gurus such as Deming and Crosby. Various tool sets such as visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and Kanban will be demonstrated to show how to reduce waste. This course is the required pre-requisite for SYSEN 5605

Course outline:

  • Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
  • Lean enterprise
  • Process management
  • PDCA
  • Generating project charter
  • Theory of constraints  
  • Kaizen, Kanban, & Hoshin Kanri

Prerequisites:

  • None

SYSEN 5605: Lean Six Sigma for Continuous Improvement

This course provides students with an intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and the tools to improve safety, increase communications, enhance teamwork, increase productivity, and decrease costs—all while adding value to their customer. In addition to the tools presented, the materiel will offer a cross-functional approach that includes the disciplines of service, research, development, suppliers, manufacturing, marketing/sales, and distribution. This course is the required pre-requisite for SYSGEN 5625

Course outline:

  • Intermediate Lean Six Sigma
  • DMAIC
  • SIPOC
  • Process Improvement
  • Value stream analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Design of experiment

Prerequisites:

  • SYSEN 5606 or demonstrated experience with Lean Six Sigma

SYSEN 5625: Lean Six Sigma Customer Driven

This course provides students with an intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and is centered around the voice of the customer, adding value to the customer base and increasing your business profitability. Knowing what customers care about allows for the prioritization of goals, that leads to increased efficiencies, or profitability, for your customers and your business. This course contains the comprehensive final examination which incorporates previous knowledge from the SYSEN 5606 Lean Six Sigma Theory and Application and SYSEN 5605 Lean Six Sigma for Continuous Improvement courses.

Course outline:

  • Advanced Lean Six Sigma
  • Value driven
  • Interviews, surveys, and focus groups
  • Kano analysis
  • Point-of-use observations
  • Business growth
  • Development of critical-to-quality requirements

Prerequisites:

  • SYSEN 5606
  • SYSEN 5605