Intro to Six Sigma Foundations

This programme introduces the basic principles of Quality Management in general, and Six Sigma based tools and methodologies in particular, including Concept of Quality, Quality Control and Assurance, Quality Management Systems. Understand quality systems and Policies, Quality Management and Quality Tools.

Six Sigma is a management approach that uses a company’s data to eliminate defects in every process.

It uses the methodologies of; DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control.

Using this approach organisations should gain improvements in Productivity, Efficiency, Reduction in Expenses, thereby resulting in increased profits

Methodology – Main focus is to introduce effectiveness within business processes through the DMAIC methodology

Business Strategy – Effective strategic planning through environmental scanning mechanisms

Customer Service – Help to improve customer loyalty and to reduce the risk of having dissatisfied customers

Employee Development – Produce more efficient and product employees through adaptation of effective time management systems

Cycle Time – Reduce cycle times with more effective teams

Cost savings – Provides a focus on managing the supply chain