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Lean Six Sigma

General

Prefix

EM

Course Number

667

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Quality and lean Six Sigma principles, objectives of lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing techniques, sources of waste and elimination techniques, Six Sigma improvement methodologies.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply lean concepts in various industrial situations to eliminate waste and reduce inventory and throughput time.

Outcome

Use statistical tools and quality techniques to problem-solve a given industrial scenario.

Outcome

Develop a continuous improvement plan using quality standards criteria.

Outcome

Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve processes.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Introduction to Quality and Lean Six Sigma principles. 5% Lean manufacturing techniques - Sources of waste and elimination. 10% Six Sigma improvement methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV). 10% Tools used in define phase. 15% Tools used in measure phase. 15% Tools used in analyze phase. 15% Tools used in improve phase. 15% Tools used in control phase. 15%

Dependencies

Programs

EM667 is a completion requirement for: