Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chains

Synopsis

This course brings together the key aspects of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma management principles into a structured approach to improve supply chain performance. Lean Six Sigma combines the effects of both Lean which balances the flow of the process, and Six Sigma which reduces process variation, to balance and focus the process. This course aims to provide students with an overview of the Lean Six Sigma framework, and the tools and techniques that are frequently used in Lean Six Sigma applications to improve supply chain performance. It also highlights several critical success factors that can guide an organisation to successful Lean Six Sigma deployment.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Understanding Lean Six Sigma
A Walk Through DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control
DMAIC Toolkit for Define Phase
DMAIC Toolkit for Measure Phase
DMAIC Toolkit for Analyse Phase
DMAIC Toolkit for Improve and Control Phases
Financial Concepts and Ratio Analysis
Supply Chain Strategies
Innovations in Lean Supply Chains
Innovations in Lean Six Sigma Applications
Pitfalls in Lean Six Sigma Deployment
Managing Success in Lean Six Sigma

Learning Outcome

Show the importance of Lean Six Sigma to improve supply chain performance.
Analyse supply chain processes and operations using DMAIC techniques.
Propose suitable tools and techniques to complete activities in the Define, Measure and Analyse, Improve and Control phases of DMAIC.
Apply financial metrics in Lean Six Sigma projects.
Appraise the Lean Six Sigma innovations to improve supply chain operations.
Examine the conditions for successful Lean Six Sigma deployment.

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chains