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LSS-201
Yellow Belt
Intermediate level training focusing on the Define and Measure phases, process mapping, Lean tools like 5S and Kanban, and strategic integration with organizational vision.
2.0 Credits (35 Contact Hours)
4 Modules
Requires: White Belt (LSS-101)
Modules
Module 1: The Define Phase (Strategic Scoping)
- Voice of the Customer (VOC): Translating customer needs into CTQs (Critical to Quality)
- The Project Charter: Mastering Problem Statements, Scope, and Business Case
- SIPOC Mapping: Identifying Suppliers, Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Customers
Module 2: The Measure Phase (Data Baselines)
- Process Mapping: High-level vs. Detailed Flowcharts and Swimlane Diagrams
- Data Collection: Types of Data (Continuous vs. Discrete) and Sampling Techniques
- Basic Statistics: Calculating Mean (μ), Median, Mode, Range, and Standard Deviation (σ)
Module 3: Lean Implementation & Change
- Workplace Excellence (5S): Practical steps to organize for efficiency
- Visual Management: Using Kanban, Andon, and Shadow Boards
- Change Management: Understanding the psychology of process change in teams
Module 4: Process Improvement Tools
- Poka-Yoke: Error-proofing designs to prevent human mistakes
- Introduction to JASP/Jamovi: Setting up environment for basic data visualization
Learning Outcomes
- Map complex processes using SIPOC and flowcharts
- Collect baseline data and implement Lean tools within a department
- Apply 5S and Visual Management principles
- Understand and manage change in process improvement initiatives
Assessment
Weekly MCQ Assessments
20%
Focus: Defining phases, SIPOC, and CTQ
Mid-Term Theory Exam
30%
Focus: Strategic alignment (Led by Dr. Tasmina) and Measure phase metrics
Process Mapping Project (Practical)
50%
Submit a detailed SIPOC and Flowchart for a specific process, along with a 5S Implementation Plan
Passing Score: 70%