Course Details

  • Course Code: VR-BL-LPWB-5D
  • Mode of Delivery: Virtual
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Price: On Request

Lean Philosophy & Six Sigma-White Belt (Basic)

Course Overview

This course will enable the participant to acquire information about Lean Philosophy and basic concepts of Six Sigma. After completing this course of study participants can gain a general knowledge of the theory, composition, and implementation of a Six Sigma. A White Belt professional can assist with local problem-solving teams supporting projects within an organization by reducing waste and increase efficiency.

This training course is designed for participants who wish to enhance process improvement skills to optimize performance. It can also be helpful to: - Management interested in getting a high level overview of Six Sigma - Anyone interested in getting the first introduction to Six Sigma approach - Leaders considering implementing a Six Sigma program

Basic awareness in Continuous Improvement Activities

Successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by National Training Institute LLC (NTI), attested by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Other Details

Lean philosophy

  • Lean manufacturing – Introduction
  • Principles of lean manufacturing
  • Traditional manufacturing and Lean manufacturing
  • Targets of lean manufacturing
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of lean manufacturing
  • Lean waste
  • Lean tools – Introduction

Kaizen- Introduction

  • Kaizen – Introduction
  • Why Kaizen
  • Kaizen techniques
  • Kaizen sheet updating

5S - Introduction

  • 5S – Introduction
  • Why 5S
  • Implement 5S
  • 5S audit & Advantages
  • Common six sigma principles
  • Challenges of six sigma

Value Stream Mapping & KANBAN

  • VSM – Introduction
  • Why VSM
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of VSM
  • Draw VSM & OEE
  • Kanban – Introduction
  • Importance of Kanban
  • Kanban process

Six Sigma (6σ) Introduction

  • What is six sigma?
  • What is White belt Six Sigma?
  • Importance of White Belt
  • Six Sigma (6σ) History
  • Overview of Six Sigma Roles
  • Defining Six Sigma
  • Calculating sigma level
  • DMAIC Methodology

By the end of the module the candidate will be able to:

  • Describe lean manufacturing
  • Describe principles of lean manufacturing
  • List 5 steps to implement lean manufacturing
  • List advantages and disadvantages of lean manufacturing
  • Describe lean tools – Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, KANBAN
  • Describe six sigma principles
  • Relate lean six sigma concept to the overall business mission and objectives
  • Describe the five-step DMAIC model as a framework
  • Suggest a wide range of continuous process improvement techniques within the DMAIC model.
  • Recognize the organizational factors necessary for a successful Six Sigma effort.
  • Employ Lean-Six Sigma skills to support a successful process improvement project to deliver meaningful results to the organization.
Instructor led – Virtual Training