MOOC - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Level III – Creating stable and efficient processes
The Unit ‘Creating stable and efficient processes’ reviews how the logistical flow of processes can be improved and made more stable, predictable and efficient. This Unit reviews tools which can be used to visualize and analyze the process flow as well as a number of tools and techniques that can be used to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and agility of processes. All Level III Learning Elements and Performance Criteria follow the DMAIC structure.
Process and Quality control:
The Learning Element ‘Process and Quality control’ looks at how results that have been achieved in process improvement projects can be sustained. This element reviews the following techniques and principles: Process FMEA, Control plan, Jidoka and Poka Yoke.
LSSBB.U6.E9.PC1
Deploy the importance of the First Time Right principle. Implement a culture of stopping to fix problems to get quality right the first time. Empower the work force to stop the line when there is a quality problem (Jidoka). Apply Poka Yoke to prevent quality problems. Bloom: Analyze
LSSBB.U6.E9.PC2
Prepare all elements of a Process FMEA, calculate the risk priority number (RPN) and action priority (AP). Review the effect of FMEA results on processes, products and services. Bloom: Apply
LSSBB.U6.E9.PC3
Prepare a control plan to document and hold gains. Define controls and monitoring systems. Transfer of responsibility from the project team to the process owner. Bloom: Apply