Six Sigma, 6 Sigma


SIX SIGMA COURSE OUTLINE
We customize our courses, including Six Sigma, at no additional charge, to include course examples in the client's product and process terminology. Modules can be delivered with open time in between to allow the client time to apply the methods on actual applications. In the Six Sigma workshop, the applications can be reviewed in class for discussion. Some topics covered in a typical introductory Six Sigma workshop are:


The DMAIC Process and Basic Problem Solving Tools

Voice of the Customer

Lean Manufacturing (Optional)

Basics of Descriptive Statistics for
6 Sigma

   Charting Data Over Time
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    Summary Data Patterns and
    Histograms
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    Measures of Central
    Tendency and Dispersion
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    The Normal Distribution
    Curve
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    Point and Interval Estimates
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    Confidence Intervals
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    Tests for Normality
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    Probability Terms, Concepts,
    and Applications
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    Probability Distributions
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    Typical Six Sigma Performance
    Metrics
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    The Six Sigma Process Steps
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    Improving Business Processes
    with Process Mapping
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    Examples and Exercises

Measurement Variation Analysis

Statistical Population Tests for 6 Sigma

   Basic Concepts and Terms
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   Statistical Risks

    One- and Two-Tail Tests
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    Inference Test Decision Tree
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    Tests on 2 Means (Z, t)
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    Tests on 2 Variances
    (Chi-squared, F)
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    Goodness of Fit Test
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    Tests on Multiple (>3) Means
    and Variances
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    Tests on Proportions
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    Determining Sample Size
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    Non-Parametric Tests
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    Examples and Exercises

Statistical Process Control
for Six Sigma

    Types of Variation
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    Central Limit Theorem
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    Rational Subgroups
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    Control vs. Capability
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    Characteristics of a Process
    Under Control
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    Variables Control Charts
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    Attributes Control Charts
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    Other Types of Control Charts
    (IX,MR; Target; Group; Short-
    Run; etc.)
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    Determining Process Capability
    & Process Capability Indices



Six Sigma, and 6 Sigma
Design of Experiments for 6 Sigma

Basic Experimental Design and Analysis
   
    Orthogonal Arrays and Fractional
    Factorials
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    Main Effects and Interactions
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    Level Averages and Response
    Graphs

Intermediate Design and Analysis

    Blocking, Replications,
    Randomization, Centerpoints, etc.
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    Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
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    Signal-to-Noise Ratios
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    Parameter Design and Robustness
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    Variation Reduction and
    Centering of the Mean
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    Application of the Quality Loss
    Function
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    Computer-Based Exercises

FMEA

    Design FMEAs
    Process FMEAs   

 

 

Introduction to Correlation and Regression Analysis for Six Sigma

    Scatter Diagrams
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    Least-Squares Estimating
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    Creating and Using the
    Regression Line
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    Standard Error of the Estimate
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    Confidence Intervals
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    Coefficients of Determination and
    Correlation
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    Inference Tests Used in
    Regression and Correlation
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    Model Fitting and Residuals
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    Non-Linear and Multi-Variate
    Regression Models
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    Regression Examples and
    Exercises

Introduction to Reliability Statistics for 6 Sigma (Optional)

    Conducting Reliability Data
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    Selection of Normal, Log-normal,
    Weibull, Exponential Distribution
    Best-fit Models
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    Hazard Plots
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    Survival Plots
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    MTBF, MTTF, MTTR, Availability,
    Failure Rate
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    Censored Data
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    Systems Reliability
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    Examples and Exercises

Other Optional Modules for Six Sigma:

QFD
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Team Building and Team-based Problem Solving



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with Consulting and Training in Quality Improvement Methods

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