Topic: Lean Project due week 6 (reference page 231 Six Sigma and Process Improvement by Gitlow, Melnyck, and Levine and page 111 Lean QuickStart by Sweeney)
In this paper, you may develop a lean project for your current company. If you do not currently work your strategy could be something that is needed to achieve for professional or educational purposes. Example for finding a project is on page 238 in Six Sigma and Process Improvement, where the authors use ABC Hospital.
Development of a A3, Control Chart, Run Chart, Pareto Chart, Flow Chart, Cause and Effect Diagram, Histogram, and Scatter Diagram are required elements in the Lean Project.
Additionally, completion of Lean Project is based on the readings and understandings in Six Sigma, Lean QuickStart Guide. Focus on Adjust, Plan, Check, and Do.
Purpose of the Application Paper:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the main principles of Six Sigma Lean.
2. Develop/improve written communication skills.
Format:
Introduction/Purpose (focus of the strategic development)
Grasp the Situation, Target Graph, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Chart, Action Plan, A3 chart, Control Chart, Run Chart, Pareto Chart, Flow Chart, a Cause and Effect Diagram, Histogram, and Scatter Diagram.
Summary & synthesis of applications and analysis
Paper will include at least 3 peer reviewed references
Paper will be at least 5 pages in length-not including the title or reference pages