AMC 1060 - LEAN/Six Sigma

Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course introduces basic LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts. The course also allows students gain a basic understanding of LEAN Six Sigma concepts and how they are applied in the workplace.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss inventory minimization as an important basis for increased productivity.
Apply the principle of pull production control.
Introduction to LEAN.
History of LEAN.
Compare LEAN manufacturing with conventional production control methods.
Name the types and functions of different pull production control methods.
Apply the Process Confirmation method.
Apply the Process Verification method.
Understand Kanban: the class pull principle.
Understand SMED: optimization of setup processes with Single Minute Exchange of Die.
Understand CIP as part of the business game.
Learn basic principles of Value Stream Mapping.
Name the 5s Principles.

Introduction to Six Sigma.
The DMAIC Method.