Postgraduate USA-LSCM5053-2018

Lean Six Sigma

Take up the Lean Six Sigma methodology and focus team efforts on removing waste from business enterprises.Rely on Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts. Probe case studies. Analyse the Supply Chain Reference Model and its Lean Six Sigma variations.

2018
2019

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

25 Feb 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain the DMAIC and DMADV methodologies
apply six sigma techniques to reduce variation and improve quality, processes, systems, products and services
understand the principles and applications of design for six sigma for product or service design and performance monitoring
understand the SCOR model and the lean/six sigma adaptions
analyse and represent six sigma case studies.

Topics covered

Topics
- Six sigma concepts, methods and tools
- Design for six sigma for service design
- Six sigma applications
- SCOR and lean six sigma
- Six sigma case study analysis
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Blog
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Wikis
- Print Materials
  - Welcome letter

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

USA-LSM-MAS-2018
USA-MEM-MAS-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides you with advanced knowledge and skills to identify analyse and partake in six sigma projects and contextualise industrial practice into an academic research setting. You will analyse six sigma concepts, tools and processes and how they can be applied in improvement and design projects. There is an emphasis on application of industry standard the Supply Chain Reference Model (SCOR) along with its lean/six sigma adaptions and the use of design for six sigma for service design and performance monitoring. The degree contextualises six sigma within a case study context and students analyse contemporary research into six sigma.

Assessments

Group assignment (40%)
Online quizzes & activities (30%)
Individual assignment (30%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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