Training Courses

This course extends the learning gained on the Yellow Belt course. A 5 day training programme (which includes the yellow belt content) which covers even greater detail on the DMAIC methodology and includes in-depth learning on the tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma including:

• DMAIC – a step by step guide through each phase
• Voice of the Customer tools and techniques
• Quality Function Deployment
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• COMETS – configuration management
• Selecting improvement projects
• Team charters; business case; setting up a team; project documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement and management
• Communications plan
• KPI’s – types of measures and data
• Data collection process
• Distribution and variation
• Control charts and their usage
• Theory of Constraints
• TAKT time, cycle time and lead time
• Pull systems
• Kanban
• Process mapping
• Value Stream Mapping
• Visual Management
• SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer)
• OTGI – on the ground instruction
• SMED – single minute exchange of dies
• Standardisation
• Leadership – role of the team leader; dealing with resistance; emotional cycle of change
• Problem solving techniques

All delegates are provided with the Dembridge pack and pre-reading material.