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Inventory Management Workshop:

Six Sigma Systems, Inc. provides a comprehensive training program for inventory management professionals.  The goal of this training is to teach inventory management professionals the analytical derivation of the most profitable inventory strategies.  These methods have lead to a 30%+ reduction in inventory without negative service level impact for previous clients.  A number of analytical techniques will be covered during the workshop.  Technical aspects of each model, as well as the practical appropriateness for each model, will be discussed.

six sigma lean manufacturing Each presented model is accompanied by hands-on exercises to ensure participants gain experience and confidence to apply the methods. 

The training can be split into two subsequent two-day sessions.  Session 1 covers the following areas:

  • Supply chain fundamentals.
    • Hands-on supply chain simulation.
    • Supply chain physics.
  • Appropriate action to variation in supply chains.
  • Demand assessment.

 Session 2 builds on the foundation laid in session 1 and covers the following topics:

  • Basic statistics.
  • Inventory modeling for profit maximization.
  • Determination of appropriate management models.

      • Manpower allocation.

      • Asset allocation.

 Additional topics can be presented in a third session based on customer request and need. Sample topics are:

  • MRP basics.
  • Pull System basics.
  • Least Squares Regression.
  • Metrics determination.
  • Determination of appropriate management model given DRP system.

Also see our case study at: http://www.sixsigmasystems.com/case_studies.htm

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Production Systems Workshop:

The goal of this two-day workshop is to familiarize participants with the technical issues associated with different production systems.  We will demonstrate, based on a factual and technical evaluation, why pull systems are superior to push systems.  Through the use of hands-on demonstrations and simulations you will experience the issues associated with each fundamental production system.  In addition we will demonstrate the various implementation options for pull systems and outline which methodology is most appropriate in which situation.  Upon request the workshop can be expanded to include such topics as production system network design for technically complex applications like remanufacturing.

 The topics covered in this workshop are:

  • Production system simulation.

  • Production system physics.

  • Definition of push systems.

  • Technical implications of push systems on Quality, Delivery and Cost.

  • Definition of pull systems.

  • Technical implications of pull systems on Quality, Delivery and Cost.

  • MRP mechanics and practical implications.

  • Pull system mechanics and practical implications.

  • CONWIP.

  • Kanban.

  • Decision logic for appropriate choice of pull system.

 Also see our case study at: http://www.sixsigmasystems.com/case_studies.htm

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Lean Manufacturing Workshop:

 Participants of this five-day workshop will be exposed to production system fundamentals as well as the most commonly found lean manufacturing tools.  During this course participants will learn how to eliminate waste in their processes.  In addition the course we will demonstrate the superiority of pull systems and show different implementation options.  All concepts and tools will be applied during hands-on exercises.  In addition participants will lean a traditional manufacturing process by applying the methods and tools taught during the workshop.

 Examples of the topics covered are:

  • 5S.
  • Visual workplace techniques.
  • Spaghetti Charts.
  • Cell Layout.
  • Takt time concepts.
  • Capacity analysis.
  • Video process analysis.
  • Setup reduction.
  • Maintenance.
  • Mistake Proofing / Poke Yoke.
  • Inventory management basics.
  • Production systems basics (Push, Pull (CONWIP, Kanban etc.)).
  • Organizational implications of lean.

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Six Sigma Basics Workshop:

 Participants of the Six Sigma Basics Workshop will learn the most fundamental Six Sigma tools over the course of one week.  As a result they will be able to drive business results by applying these tools in projects as well as their daily work.

The topics covered in this workshop are:

  • Philosophy of Six Sigma.
  • Critical thinking and project management.
  • Production system basics.
  • Process Mapping.
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Statistical Process Control for process investigation and monitoring.
  • Measurement system assessment.

Throughout the training we emphasize practical tool use and will demonstrate the use of many tools through hands-on exercises.

When contracted on site, this training can be combined with our FASTSTART initiative.

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