Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in Panama City

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Lean 6 Sigma

• What is Lean 6 Sigma?
  • Two Parts of Lean 6 Sigma
  • Focus of Lean
  • Lean Temple
  • Focus of Six Sigma
  • Making Customers Happy
  • How They Complement Each Other?
  • Key Principles of Lean 6 Sigma
• Lean 6 Sigma Belts
  • TKA Lean 6 Sigma Belt Structure
  • Training Roadmap and Role of the Yellow Belt
  • L6S Support Network
• Processes
  • Different Ways of Looking at Process Improvement
  • What is a Process?
  • Process Concepts
  • Types of Process
  • Comparing Process Types
• Customers, Value, and Waste
  • What are Customers?
  • Who Wants the Outputs?
  • Tension Between the VOB and VOC
  • What Do We Mean by Value?
  • Path to Value
  • Dealing with Values
  • Muda (Waste)
  • Wastes (Muda) of Lean
  • Types of Demand
  • Case Study Exercise
• Key Metrics

Module 2: DMAIC Cycle

• What is DMAIC?
• Define
  • Common Tools for Define Phase
  • Gemba Tools
  • Process Stapling
• Measure
  • Common Tools for Measure Phase
  • Spaghetti (Movement/Transportation) Diagrams
• Analyse
  • Common Tools for Analyse Phase
• Improve
  • Common Tools for Improve Phase
• Control
  • Common Tools for Control Phase

Module 3: Yellow Belt Tools and Techniques

• Lean Triad
  • 5s
  • Poka Yoke
  • SMED
• Voice of the Customer (and CTQ’s)
  • Customer Chains
  • Steps of VOC
  • Affinity Diagrams
  • Kano Diagrams
  • CTQs and Requirements
• SIPOC
  • What is a SIPOC?
  • CSandF Web Fulfilment SIPOC
  • Creating a SIPOC
  • Top Tips – SIPOC
• Value Stream Analysis
  • Value Stream Terminology
  • Process Maps
  • Aim of Value Stream Mapping
  • Swim Lanes and Typical Process Map Contents
  • Value Stream Maps
  • Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping
• Heijunka
  • Heijunka in a Nutshell
  • Single Piece Flow
  • Pull
  • Kanban
  • Three-Bin System
  • Andon
• Variation and SPC
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Two Types of Process Variation
  • Red Bead Experiment
  • Standard Deviation (SD) and Understanding Control Charts
• Defects and Process Capability
  • Conversion Table
  • Process Capability
  • Identifying Process Efficiency
• Key DPMO Terms
• Identifying the Root Cause(s)
  • 5 Whys
  • Fishbone Diagram
• Solving Problems
  • Problem Solving Framework
  • Prioritisation Tools
  • Tools and Techniques to Generate Needed Solutions
• Introduction to Kaizen
  • Kaizen in a Nutshell
  • Kaizen in a Business Setting
• Lean Teams
  • Introduction to Lean Team
  • Managing Progress and Demonstrating Control

Who Should Attend this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Course in Panama City  is designed to provide delegates with a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies across various industries and sectors. This course can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Supervisors
• Directors
• Process Operators
• Junior Project Managers
• Quality Control Technicians
• Customer Service Representatives

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Course. However, if you have a basic understanding of Business Performance Development concepts, proceeding with the course will be beneficial.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Overview

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification provides solid foundation on methodologies of Lean Six Sigma, focusing on the essential concepts and tools for process improvement essential for optimising the workflow.

This training is ideal for professionals seeking to contribute to their organisation’s continuous improvement. It benefits in eliminating no value activities and adding excellence in operations and services

This 2-Day lean six sigma yellow belt course by The Knowledge Academy provides practical skills on how to implement the Lean Six Sigma tools to empower in improving the business performance and customer satisfaction.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt  Course Objectives

• To introduce the fundamental principles of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• To enable understanding of key concepts such as waste reduction, process flow, and variation minimisation
• To provide insights into the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology
• To equip delegates with the tools necessary for identifying and solving quality problems
• To enhance problem-solving and analytical skills applicable in a variety of business contexts

After completing this Lean Six Sigma Certification Course in Panama City , delegates will receive certification recognising their understanding of Lean Six Sigma Methodology. This certification validates their proficiency in the methodologies and enables them to contribute effectively to process improvement projects.

Job Opportunities After Completing Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification opens doors to data-driven roles, improving quality, efficiency, and processes across diverse industries. Here are some job avenues available for delegates after completing the certification:

• Quality Technician: Collects data, inspects output, supports defect reduction, and ensures standards compliance.
• Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist: Analyses care pathways, reduces variation, and improves safety and patient outcomes.
• Operations Analyst: Maps processes, removes waste, improves turnaround time and customer satisfaction.
• Supply Chain Analyst: Optimises stock, shortens lead times, lowers costs, and improves delivery reliability.
• Quality Assurance Analyst: Designs tests, prevents defects, strengthens documentation, and supports reliable software releases.
• Performance Improvement Officer: Uses data evidence to streamline services and reduce delays and costs.

What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course?

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack 

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice
• Total Questions: 40
• Pass Mark: 70%
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Delegates are required to attend the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Training Course before sitting this exam.