Six Sigma is a set of tools that provide an
organization with the ability to improve their work practices and processes
and achieve improved profits. This is accomplished by decreasing the process
variation that ultimately causes poor product quality, defects, and the
associated costs of product rejection, rework, and customer dissatisfaction
and/or lost business.
Six Sigma employs an underlying statistical methodology and the “Define,
Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control” (DMAIC) corrective process.
A formal Six Sigma program utilizes the executive/owner, a champion (i.e.
a plant manager), a Black Belt, and either Green Belts and/or other employees
trained in problem solving processes.
Executive Overview |
Designed to give the executive and/or owner of a business an overview of Six Sigma. An interactive workshop in which attendees learn their role in supporting a Six Sigma initiative. Measurement and management controls are stressed. Additionally, attendees will receive an overview to problem solving methodology and the tools that Green Belts and White Belts will use in solving company problems |
Champions (16 hours) |
The Champion's role is defined, the “Voice of the Customer” concept is presented, the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) problem solving approach is reviewed, measurement of results (including financials) is presented and stressed, and project management tools and concepts are taught. |
Black Belt (200 hours)
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The Six Sigma Black Belt training takes approximately five months and consists of five training phases covering DMAIC. All five training weeks consist of 40 hours of class room training. After each training week, the participants return to their respective company and apply the tools and methodologies learned. TCIE’s program provides on-site project support for each Black Belt candidate during the five month training period to ensure understanding and application of the methodology. Each training session begins with a formal review of the Black Belt candidate's projects. The review consists of a ten-minute presentation to the Black Belt class and their champions. |
Green Belt (72 hours) |
Employees will learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma systems and understand principals and concepts of quality management, and will learn how to apply the DMAIC 5-step problem solving process and 7 basic SPC tools. Additional highlights of the training will be data collection and display, basic sampling, variable control charts, cause and effect analysis, and FMEA. |
White Belt (32 hours)
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This course is appropriate for all employees. It is presented in an interactive setting. The participants will learn the following:How to utilize a proven problem solving process (6 steps)How to work synergistically in teamsTools for solving problems (the 7 QC tools and more)How to get and present results |
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