FACULTY OF LEAN 6 SIGMA

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Excellence in Process Innovation

The Faculty of Lean Six Sigma serves as the academic backbone for operational excellence, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and industrial application. As a center of expertise, we are dedicated to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, empowering professionals to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and drive sustainable value creation across global industries.

Curriculum

Research skills, and practical laboratory experience

Teaching

Quality teaching that nurtures every learner.

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Leslie Alexander

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Real-life examples and best practices to help you:

Adopt and implement a Lean 6 Sigma methodology within your organization using the 5 phases of the world-class DMAIC approach: (I) Define, (II) Measure, (III) Analyze, (IV) Improve, (V) Control

(I) Define: (1) Define the problem to solve, (2) Define clear and measurable project goals aligned with the corporate and business strategy, (3) Define the high-level current process and the scope with the SIPOC tool, (4) Establish the timeline and budget for the project, (5) Conduct a stakeholder analysis, (6) Define the project team, (7) Define the customer requirements using the VOC technique and Critical-to-Quality tree, (8) Review and select data analytics tools and techniques, (9) Define the data collection plan

(II) Measure: (1) Measure the current process performance, (2) Create assumptions for what might be causing problems, (3) Collect data and ensure data reliability

(III) Analyze: (1) Analyze the data in detail, (2) Verify your assumptions in terms of what might be causing problems using the “Five Whys” problem solving tool, the “Fishbone Diagram” tool, and the Pareto Analysis tool, (3) Identify, assess, and prioritize potential failure modes in a system or process using the FMEA approach

(IV) Improve: (1) Define ideation constraints, (2) Generate potential solutions using “How might we” questions, ideation workshop, brainstorming, the Crazy 8S tool and the 5 S framework, (3) Categorize the solutions using mind mapping, (4) Create a business case & financial model for the most promising solutions, (5) Select the best solution, (6) Test the solution using a testing sheet and a feedback capture grid, (7) Create a standard operating procedure (SOP), (8) Implement the solution(s), (9) Assess commitment with the commitment curve tool, (10) Measure improvement

(V) Control: (1) Monitor and continuously improve the process with the Kaizen approach, (2) Create and implement a control plan, (3) Share and celebrate your success, (4) Apply new knowledge to other processes in your organization

Build success stories such as Motorola who saved over $16 billion in costs and increased customer satisfaction by 15% by applying Lean 6 Sigma

Mission

We are committed to advancing the principles of Lean Six Sigma by:

Delivering World-Class Education: Providing rigorous, accredited training and certification pathways that develop the next generation of Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts.
Driving Applied Research: Conducting cutting-edge research into process optimization, quality management, and the integration of Lean methodologies with emerging technologies like AI and Industry 4.0.
Fostering Industry Partnership: Collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex operational challenges, ensuring our curriculum remains relevant and impactful.
Building a Community of Practice: Creating a collaborative network where practitioners can share insights, mentor emerging talent, and advance the discipline of process improvement.

Vision

A concise statement of the aspirational future the faculty is building.

To be the globally recognized authority in Lean Six Sigma education, fostering a world where organizational efficiency and data-driven decision-making are the universal standards of excellence.