INDIVIDUAL and team assignment

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training (TEAM)

The purpose of this assignment is for students to receive Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training – Executing DMAIC (Define, Measure Analyze, Improve, Control) Six Sigma Quality Improvement (define and measure) projects.

Assignment Steps- Resources: Microsoft® PowerPoint®

Please develop at least 3 power point slides. Walmart is the business chosen for the assignment.

Execute the measure phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC project including the following:

  • Determine the metrics to measure the process and how it is performing.
  • Identify the key internal processes influencing CTQs and measure the defects currently generated relative to those processes.

Lean Techniques (INDIVIDUAL PAPER)

Purpose of Assignment – The purpose of this assignment is for students to evaluate the lean techniques applied to business in today’s workforce. Note: Students and Faculty seeking more information on this assignment can refer to Ch. 14 of the Operations and Supply Chain Management textbook.

Assignment Steps- Select a business you are familiar with which incorporates lean manufacturing or lean supply chains.

Evaluate how this firm uses lean strategies and how much lean techniques has improved the firm’s efficiency.

Evaluate ways the firm can go even further to make improvements using lean techniques. Use the results you obtained from evaluating this firm to apply to your own business or a business you are interested in which currently does not use lean.

Develop a 1,050-word report in which you describe your lean evaluation project. Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.