Day One: Core Six Sigma Concepts

What Is Six Sigma

• The role of Six Sigma in reducing errors and improving quality.
• The relationship between Six Sigma and operational efficiency improvement.
• Understanding sigma levels and defect rates.

DMAIC Methodology

• Defining the problem and setting improvement objectives.
• Measuring the current state and collecting baseline data.
• Analyzing root causes using simple analytical tools.

Process Understanding

• Identifying key process components.
• Recognizing weaknesses and sources of waste.
• Documenting process steps in a simplified manner.

Day Two: Essential Six Sigma Tools

Analysis Tools

• Cause-and-effect diagram for problem diagnosis.
• Pareto analysis to identify the most critical causes.
• Histograms to understand data distribution.

Data Collection and Measurement

• Identifying the appropriate data type for each project.
• Data collection tools and measurement accuracy.
• Interpreting performance indicators and linking them to improvement initiatives.

Root Cause Analysis

• Techniques for identifying root causes.
• Applying the 5 Whys technique in analysis.
• Prioritizing critical causes.

Day Three: Improvement and Control

Improvement Solutions

• Designing appropriate solutions to address identified problems.
• Testing solutions on a limited scale.
• Evaluating the impact of changes on the process.

Solution Control

• Establishing control procedures to sustain improvements.
• Monitoring performance after implementation.
• Using simple tools to maintain process stability.

Practical Project Application

• Selecting a real-world problem for improvement.
• Applying DMAIC steps in a simplified, practical manner.
• Preparing a final presentation of results.