Lean Six Sigma Champion White Belt

In this lecture students will learn about the objectives of the overview of six sigma.  Lean Strategies International LLC will also discuss:

1. A general background of six sigma’s history.

2. What six sigma is.

3. Why it is used.

4. Key concepts that six sigma is built on.

   
   

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In this lecture students will learn about concepts of lean, principles associated with lean and some of the common tools used in lean.  By the end of this lecture you will be able to:  

• Define what a lean strategy is.  

•  Identify the 5 core principles of lean.  

• How lean relates to the Toyota Production System.  

• General Benefits of Lean. 

  
  

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In this lecture students will learn more detail with regards to the 5 core principles of lean:     

• Identify the 5 core principles of lean.   

• Discuss details of each principle.   

• Helpful Examples. 

  
  

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In this lecture students will understand more about who a customer is.  This includes:

• General Customers.

• Internal/External Customers.

• Internal/External Suppliers.

  
  

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In this lecture students will learn what value added activities are and what non value adding activities are.   They will also learn about 4 questions that can be asked to discern between value and non value.

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In this lecture we will discuss the difference between lean thinking and traditional thinking.  Participants will see examples of both.

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In this lecture students will be introduced to the 3 origins of waste.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

• What Muda is.

• What Mura is.

• What Muri is.

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In this lecture students will learn about the 8 different forms of Muda.  By the end of this overview of waste you will know:

• What transportation waste is.

• What inventory waste is.

• What motion waste is.

• What waiting waste is.

• What overproduction waste is.

• What overprocessing waste is.

• What defects waste is.

• What skills waste is.

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Whether you're new on your journey or a veteran this lecture will expand your understanding of problems. By the end of this lecture You will know:

• What a problem is.

• The three different types of problems.

• Common Problem Solving Approaches.

In this lecture you will begin learning about another very important philosophy, kaizen. By the end of this lecture you will understand:

• What kaizen is.

• The different types of Kaizen.

• Why kaizen is so powerful.

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In this video students will be introduced to the PDCA method. 

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The ©STUDY activity was inspired by Mr. Taiichi Ohno's famous stand in the circle training method.  Whether you're a consultant looking to add to your repertoire, an organization looking for a specific training method or an individual trying to develop the ©STUDY activity is a perfect way to help employees:

1.     Learn to see waste.

2.     Discover opportunities to improve.

3.     Develop a kaizen mindset.

Huddles have been used now for years in sports to align thoughts, discuss actions and help each other overcome resistance. Using a brief, in person, scheduled huddle with the relevant people can help you have an efficient day and support both upstream and downstream team members. In this lecture you will learn:

• What a huddle is.

• What the benefits of a huddle are.

• How to begin your HUDDLE.

  In this lecture students will be introduced to the concept of Hansei.  Hansei is a critical part of continuous improvement.  The art of reflection is a valuable skill to develop.  In this lecture you will learn:

1. What Hansei is.

2. When and Where Hansei can be performed.

3. How to perform Hansei.

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 This lecture explains the belt structure of Lean and Six Sigma to students.  It will also introduce a basic understanding of some of the skills each belt should obtain.  

History is just as important in Six Sigma as it is in anything else. Users will take a look at the basics of Six Sigma including where it was created, who created it and why.

 In this lecture students will learn about 5 common benefits associated with six sigma.  We will also ask students to be prepared to write any benefits they may know about already and share them with the course community.  

 In this Lecture students will be introduced to the DMAIC method used in six sigma.  Lean Strategies International LLC will walk participants through each step and give suggestions as to tools they should begin to study in order to prepare themselves for the next level of DMAIC knowledge.  

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DMADV and DFSS are for use on processes that are new,  this section will introduce students to the 2 key differences of the DMAIC method and DMADV.

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Updated 2017 - In this lecture, Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss in detail the waste of transportation.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. What transportation waste is.
2. What causes transportation waste.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss three different topics related to inventory.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. Different types of inventory.
2. The effects of excess inventory.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the waste of motion.  By the end of this lecture you will:

1. Know what the difference between motion and transportation waste is.
2. Know what the general causes of motion waste are.
3. Understand some of the more common solutions of reducing motion waste.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC. Will discuss in detail the waste of waiting.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. What it means to wait/queue.
2. Examples of the waste of waiting.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the waste of overproduction.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. Why overproduction is so deadly.
2. Causes of overproduction.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the waste of overproduction.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. Why overproduction is so deadly.
2. Causes of overproduction.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017-  In this lecture students will learn about the waste of over processing.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. Why the phrase “we’ve always done it this way” only adds to waste.
2. Examples of over processing.
3. General solutions.

Updated 2017 - In this lecture students will learn about the waste of defects.  By the end of this lecture students will know:

1. What a defect is.
2. Why defects are so disruptive.
3. Example of Defects.
4. General Solutions.

Updated 2017 - Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the 8’th form of waste which is underutilized skills and talent.  By the end of this lecture you will know:

1. What underutilized skills means.
2. Causes of unused skills and talents.
3. General solutions.

Updated May 2017 – In this section Lean Strategies International LLC will introduce the seven basic quality tools.  Students will learn:

1. What quality control is.
2. Why quality control is so important.
3. The seven basic quality tools.

Updated April 2017 – In this lecture you will begin learning about the 5S system.  Lean Strategies International LLC will explain:

1. What 5S is.
2. Why the 5S system is so powerful. 
3. Overview of the 5S system.

This module will share with students how they can obtain certification from Lean Strategies International.

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