The application of Lean Systems and Six Sigma has been defined as the perfect marriage to achieve outstanding profits for any organization.

First, Lean Systems provides a strong foundation for companies in:

* Organization
* Waste elimination
* Process standardization
* Team development
 
While Six Sigma provides the second punch at:
* Systematically improving processes using data and statistical tools
* Controlling the key process inputs to consistently achieve key process outputs
* Sustaining process improvements

• Benefits
• Who should attend?
• Course Outline
• Tools
• Why FIU?
• Dates, Registration & Prices
• Contact Information

BENEFITS

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:
 

1.	Be able to apply the Lean tools / Six Sigma in their work environment, Therefore; • reducing costs • shortening cycle times • improving productivity • expanding capacity • reducing process variability • improving quality • achieve customer service excellence • creating a continuous improvement engine
2.	Recognize that Lean and Six Sigma are highly complementary, and together bring better results than as separate programs.
3.	Understand how to collect relevant data to describe their processes
4.	Know the calculations to determine resources and material required to implement and support a Lean Flow line, and how to apply them.
5.	Manage change and lead effective implementation.
6.	Know how to build a roadmap to deploy Lean / Six Sigma in any organization.

After implementing Lean / Six Sigma it is not uncommon to see a 15-25% increase in productivity or capacity, 70-90% reduction in WIP, and 25-35% space savings in a relatively short period of time.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course applies to anyone in the organization who will be part of a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project staff, line supervisors, managers and directors in such areas as manufacturing, operations, customer service, engineering, logistics, sales, quality and purchasing.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Classes are once a week, every Monday.

	TOPIC	CHAPTER	HOURS
1	Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Concepts	1	2.5
2	Foundation for Continuous Improvement	2	2.5
3	Lean Tools I	3	2.5
4	Lean Tools II	4	2.5
5	Lean Tools III	5	2.5
6	Lean Tools IV	6	2.5
7	DMAIC Model	7	2.5
8	Six Sigma Tools I	8	2.5
9	Six Sigma Tools II	9	2.5
10	Six Sigma Tools III	10	2.5
11	Project Presentation		2.5
12	Final Test		2.5
			30

TOOLS:

Mapping the Value Stream	CT Trees
5S	Control Charts
Standard Operations	Fishbone Diagrams
Visual Management	FMEA
Mistake Proofing	Hypothesis Testing
One Piece Flow	Multi-Vari Analysis
Kanban System	Correlation and Regression Analysis
Quick Change Over	Designed of Experiments
Total Productive Maintenance	Process Capability
	Audits

EIGHT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SELECT FIU:

1.	Our team of instructors and guest professors have real world experience; they have lead and participated in many lean initiatives and six sigma projects.
2.	Classes are dynamic and interactive. Students are encouraged to share experiences and the opportunities encountered in their companies.
3.	Multiple guest professors will be invited throughout the semester. Each guest will be a specialist in a particular topic, providing the class with the practical knowledge needed to implement all the theoretical concepts learned in class. They will make the connection between theory and practical business reality.
4.	Trainers will use multiple teaching techniques PowerPoint slides, group interactions, video tape material, student guides, and textbooks to keep the participants involved and to ensure successful learning.
5.	Out team of trainers and facilitators have management and corporate leadership positions in companies facing real problems and have made substantial process improvements happen.
6.	A professional classroom environment conducive to adult learning.
7.	Students will learn not only how to implement lean techniques and six sigma tools but also how to maintain the continuous improvement effort by establishing controls and involving employees and management.
8.	A comprehensive curriculum that covers all the necessary topics required to launch your Lean/Six Sigma projects and start working with your own teams.

REGISTRATION

http://www.pware.com/0158

The price of the certification is:
FIU Faculty, Staff and "current students" $875.00 each (does not include Alumni)
Discount Price Group (3 minimum) $1,575.00 each
Regular Price $1,750.00
Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.

Fall Session - September 22, 2008 - December 15, 2008

Mondays 7:05pm until 9:45pm
Location: College of Engineering, EC 2300
Click here to apply. (then click on College of Engineering)

Lean Six Sigma Certificate Program Hotline call (305)348-7270

CONTACT INFORMATION

Martha Hoffmann
Assistant Director of Marketing & Enrollment
College of Engineering & Computing
Florida International University
10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2429
Miami, Florida 33174,
USA Phone: 305.348.6978, Fax: 305.348.1934
Email: martha.hoffmann@fiu.edu

Enrique Obando
Program Coordinator
Division of Corporate and Global Programs
College of Engineering & Computing
Florida International University
10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2427
Miami, Florida 33174,
USA Phone: 305.348.3827, Fax: 305.348.1934
Email: obandoe@fiu.edu

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