2008 Six Sigma Black Belt Training
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Course Description:

MSQPC is now partnered with Smarter Solutions to offer Black Belt Training in Memphis, TN. Smarter Six Sigma Solutions (S4) Black Belts are practitioners trained in the wise application of Six Sigma tools and strategies.  The S4 Black Belt course follows the DMAIC model and teaches the soft skills required to effectively lead projects. The course consists of four 5-day training sessions conducted over four months.  Practical application of statistical concepts learned is afforded through case studies, hands on exercises and assigned projects followed each week.  Wise application of Six Sigma methods and the selection of the right metric for the right opportunity is emphasized using examples from Manufacturing, Development, and Transactional processes. During workshop sessions participants are expected to work on a project that will produce bottom line results for their organization, achieving certification upon project completion.  

Who Should Attend: 

This workshop is designed for engineers, business unit managers, program managers and other practitioners who will be conducting Six Sigma projects.

Objectives: 

Participants will learn how to apply statistical methods for business process improvement including how to: 

Communicate the benefits of Six Sigma as a business strategy across the organization

Align with management in the deployment of Six Sigma

Build a successful infrastructure for Six Sigma deployment

Integrate Six Sigma with other Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC) and other improvement methods

Select and orchestrate successful Six Sigma projects and project teams

Significantly increase profitability through Six Sigma projects

Utilize the right metric to drive the right activity

Plan and execute projects

Select the right statistical tools

Benefits:

Link to business processes--The instructor incorporates frequent reference to business strategy; we "pause and give thought" to better alternatives or options, rather than just saying "here are the tools".  We look at WISE application of the various tools.

Hands on examples & exercises--Participants use laptops & statistical software with real data sets; they complete exercises with catapult, dice, and other tools that make statistical principals accessible.

Multi Media--Instructors use PowerPoint slides, videotaped material, small group interaction, hands on & computer exercises, participant binders and text books to keep participants involved. 

S4 project execution roadmap--Black Belts learn statistical methods and leave with a project plan for successful completion. Within our roadmap we integrate the tools of lean manufacturing for the improvement of cycle times and the reduction of waste within both manufacturing and transactional processes.

Business Metrics--Participants take away S4 original templates that assist in calculating COPQ and other key business metrics.

Black Belt Certification Process:

1.      Complete Smarter Six Sigma Solutions Black Belt training course

2.      Complete a Six Sigma project with at least $150,000 financial benefit

3.      Submit project report to include:

a. A cover sheet with:
· your company name, your name, project sponsor and Champion/MBB names
· financial summary and signature from finance verifying the projected ROI/EVA (developed with finance)

b. A completed project charter

c. An Executive Summary stating the problem(s), business reason for the project and overall goals of the project. The summary will also discuss how the team evolved during the project and any problems or barriers that were encountered and how you resolved them.

d. Project Report following the PowerPoint template provided by Smarter Solutions to include:
· Satellite-level Metrics Charts showing performance of KPOVs before and after the improvement
phase.
· Progression through the DMAIC, milestones at each phase of the DMAIC, a description of the key deliverables and Six Sigma tools applied
· How the tools selected helped the team progress through the problem solving process
· Control plan i.e. training plan, how to monitor & measure the performance after you hand it back and what to do if the process is going out of control.
· Remember sustaining the improvements is the most important
· Financial summary and how the financial benefits were calculated

· Addendum that includes any additional data and detailed analysis that should be saved.

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