This course focuses on providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and their optimization within the context of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials or components into finished goods through various equipment, methods, techniques and processing. The test can be conveniently taken from the comfort of one’s home, library, or workplace. Upon successful completion and passing of the test a digital certificate will be issued to validate one’s achievement.
Course Overview
1.5 Types of Manufacturing Process
2.Discrete Production
3.What is Discrete Manufacturing in Theory?
1.Discrete Manufacturing in Action
2.Discrete Manufacturing Process Flow
4.Repetitive Production
1.Characteristics of Repetitive Manufacturing
2.The two types of repetitive production
3.Benefits of repetitive production
4.Repetitive production challenges
5.What is a repetitive process example?
5.Assembly lines
1.Benefits of assembly lines
6.Sources
Course Objective
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the key manufacturing processes and their role in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Develop knowledge of process mapping and value stream analysis techniques for identifying improvement opportunities
- Learn how to apply process improvement tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing processes
- Gain an understanding of the principles of standardized work and its importance in driving consistency and quality
- Learn techniques for balancing production lines and optimizing workflow to achieve smooth and efficient operations
- Understand the connection between manufacturing processes, variability reduction, and quality improvement
Target Audience:
Manufacturing Processes can be used by anybody who is involved in process improvement such as business analysts, engineers, project managers, advisors, maintenance, facilities and operation
Estimated time to complete:
Open format, self-paced
- Certified Self Paced Online Course