DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA (DFSS) - BLENDED LEARNING
DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA (DFSS) - BLENDED LEARNING
Innovate from Inception: Achieve Excellence with DFSS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Unlock the potential of your industrial processes with our Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) course. Unlike typical Lean Six Sigma offerings, DFSS focuses on designing processes and products from the start, ensuring peak quality and efficiency.
This immersive program covers DFSS methodology for both design and redesign of industrial processes. Explore advanced topics like robust design methods, tolerance design, and reliability testing—aimed at minimizing defects and reducing variability.
Participants will master DFSS principles to enhance product quality, cut costs, and boost operational efficiency. Engage in hands-on exercises and case studies that tackle real-world industrial challenges, providing practical experience and insights.
Who Should Attend? Ideal for professionals in design, development, quality assurance, process optimization, project management, team leadership, product development, and anyone interested in process improvement methodologies.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
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VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED LABS
Comprising four (4) labs spread over two consecutive 4-hour days, for a total of eight 4-hour sessions, this format provides flexibility while maintaining a rigorous curriculum.
Participants will engage in live, virtual exercises and discussions, bringing the classroom experience to the comfort of their own location. This setup ensures that even remote learners can tackle real-world issues with the same depth and interaction as in-person classes.
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IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Over the course of four (4) dynamic days, attendees will delve into intensive, interactive sessions that facilitate direct engagement and collaboration.
This format offers an ideal environment for networking and immediate feedback from instructors, ensuring a thorough understanding of the DFSS principles.
WHY CHOOSE US?
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Learn from seasoned professionals who bring real-world insights and practical experience.
REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects and case studies that mirror real business challenges.
HANDS ON PRACTICE
Practice the tools and theories learned online in our immersive workshops. Gain practical experience to confidently implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING SCHEDULE
Enjoy the convenience of a blended training format that fits your busy lifestyle, combining online flexibility with in-person engagement.
COURSE DETAILS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this course, participants will:
- Attain a comprehensive understanding of DFSS principles and methodologies, specifically tailored for industrial process enhancement.
- Achieve mastery in advanced concepts such as robust design methods, tolerance design, and reliability testing, empowering them to drive quality improvements.
- Effectively apply DFSS techniques to significantly boost product quality and reduce operational costs.
- Acquire invaluable hands-on experience through engaging in real-world case studies and practical exercises.
- Be fully equipped to spearhead DFSS initiatives, transforming their organizations by elevating efficiency and driving innovative solutions.
EARNING CEU CREDITS
To earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Blended Learning course, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Attendance: Participants must attend all instructor-led sessions.
- Participation: Active and full contribution to all instructional activities is required.
By fulfilling these criteria, participants can earn:
- 3.2 CEUs available for this course.
- 19.5 PDUs available for this course.
These units are essential for professional growth and certification maintenance, ensuring learners gain the most from their educational experience.
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION TO DFSS
- DFSS Overview
- DFSS Phases and Deliverables
- Project Risk and Benefit Analysis
CUSTOMER CENTRIC DESIGN
- Developing Customer Functional Requirements
- QFD: Customer-focused Product Design
DESIGN METHODOLOGIES
- Lean Design & Product Development
- DFMA: Design for Manufacturing & Assembly
- Design for Maintainability
ROBUST & RELIABLE DESIGN
- Introduction to Design for Robustness
- Principles of Robust Design
- Variation Transmission Analysis – VarTran Software
- Introduction to Tolerance Design
- Introduction to Design for Reliability
- Reliability Data Analysis
- Reliability Predictions
DESIGN EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Pugh Matrix Design Selection
- DFSS Design Scorecards
WRAP UP
- Getting Started with DFSS
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Receive a certificate of completion with accredited CEU credits if the following criteria are met:
- Achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on quizzes and exams (if applicable).
- Attendance and active participation in the workshop.
COURSE INCLUSIONS
Completion Certificate: Receive a formal recognition of your achievement with a certificate upon successfully passing the quizzes and exam, solidifying your credentials.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Lean Methods reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses or change instructors. We will try to notify you at least six weeks prior to the course start date. Please note that we are not responsible for any travel-related expenses, if any, due to course adjustments.
Participant Cancellations
All cancellations are eligible for a transfer to another course or credit for future use, regardless of timing.
No-Show Policy
The full course fee is non-transferable or credited without prior notice.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.
DESIGN WITH THE END IN MIND
Discover the power of Design for Six Sigma, where innovation meets strategic design from the start. Transform your projects with methodologies focused on achieving excellence and efficiency right from the outset.