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Valid for year : 2013
 
TMQU04 Six Sigma Quality, 6 ECTS credits.
/Six Sigma Quality/

For:   ENV   I   Ii   IND   M   MEC  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 34
Rec. self-study hours: 126

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Industrial Engineering and Management

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
The course gives knowledge about organization, working methods and tools for process and product improvements using Six Sigma methodology. After completing the course, the student is able to:
  • identify situations where Six Sigma methodology could give an important contribution to quality improvement with regard to product and process development within industrial and service contexts
  • identify which analysis methods is suitable to solve a given problem
  • carry out a Six Sigma project from defined problem and target to verified improvement according to the DMAIC process
  • use both qualitative evaluations and quantitative statistical analysis and improvement methods


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Mathematical statistics, Quality Management and Engineering

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Supplementary courses:
Quality and Process Development
Organisation:
The theoretical phases of the course are carried out in the form of seminars and exercises. In order to make a practical connection to the course content the knowledge is applied by means of a number of group projects and discussions of case studies. In addition, a number of visiting lecturers will illuminate practical cases of current interest.

Course contents:
Understanding of variation, Evolution of Six Sigma roadmaps DMAIC/DFSS, the DMAIC roadmap for carrying out improvement projects as well as tools for the five phases:
  • DEFINE - Define problem and target (but not solution)
  • MEASURE - Collect facts and data (historical/real-time) and funnel the problem
  • ANALYZE - Find the hidden root causes with quantitative and qualitative methods
  • IMPROVE - Carry out robust and sustainable improvements
  • CONTROL - Document, train, measure and follow up


Course literature:
Magnusson, K., Kroslid, D. and Bergman, B. (2003) Six Sigma The Pragmatic Approach, Studentlitteratur
Brook, Q. (2010) Lean Six Sigma and Minitab: The Complete Toolbox Guide for All Lean Six Sigma Practitioners (3rd edition), OPEX Resources Ltd
Handouts

Examination:
Project Work
 6 ECTS
 


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: Jostein Langstrand
Examiner: Peter Cronemyr
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Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Last updated: 09/18/2012