Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt

This book is intended for those who want to get started with carrying out improvement projects on the shop floor or in their own work environment. In addition, this book is intended for anyone who participates as a team member in a larger Lean or Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt project. The structure of this book is based on the ‘Continuous Improvement Maturity Model’ (CIMM). The CIMM framework connects various improvement methods such as Agile, Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma and lists the most commonly applied techniques in the field of continuous improvement and quality management. The framework also connects the so-called hard and soft elements of the transformation process that organizations have to deal with if they want to implement continuous improvement more firmly. The CIMM framework is discussed in section. In terms of structure, this book follows the LSSA syllabus for Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt. All techniques mentioned in this syllabus are covered in this book. It is advised to also use the accompanying exercise book. Those wishing to obtain their certification are advised to read the information in Appendix A. Those who wish to apply Lean or Six Sigma at a Yellow, Green or Black Belt level are advised to read one of the other books in the series ‘Climbing the Mountain’ and use the corresponding exercise book.

In today's globally competitive market place, it is important for all businesses and organizations, whether manufacturing or service, to continuously focus on customer satisfaction. By effectively applying Lean Six Sigma, your organization can supply products or services with outstanding quality and cost, efficiently delivering within shorter lead times. Individuals are trained to various Lean Six Sigma color 'Belt levels'. When an organization commits to a company-wide Lean Six Sigma implementation, it is advisable to create a strong foundation of Yellow and Orange Belts. Employees trained to these levels are able to apply problem solving techniques and engage in Kaizen events and Lean projects. It also makes them valuable team members in larger Green and Black Belt projects. 'Climbing the Mountain' demonstrates a complete approach of improvement methods; such as TQM, Kaizen, TPM, Lean and Six Sigma, which have been proven to be successful over decades. These methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model' (CIMMTM). The structure of this book is based on the Lean Six Sigma Academy syllabi for Yellow and Orange Belts. It combines a number of powerful tools and techniques with the skills and mindset required to achieve successful Process Improvement. As such this book forms the basis for Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Orange Belt training programs.

This book is intended for those who want to get started with carrying out improvement projects on the shop floor or in their own work environment. In addition, this book is intended for anyone who participates as a team member in a larger Lean or Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt project. In terms of structure, this book follows the LSSA syllabus for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. All techniques mentioned in this syllabus are covered in this book. It is advised to also use the accompanying exercise book.

'This book is intended for those who want to get started with carrying out improvement projects on the shop floor or in their own work environment. In addition, this book is intended for anyone who participates as a team member in a larger Lean or Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt project. The structure of this book is based on the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model' (CIMM). The CIMM framework connects various improvement methods such as Agile, Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma and lists the most commonly applied techniques in the field of continuous improvement and quality management. The framework also connects the so-called hard and soft elements of the transformation process that organizations have to deal with if they want to implement continuous improvement more firmly. The CIMM framework is discussed in section. In terms of structure, this book follows the LSSA syllabus for Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt. All techniques mentioned in this syllabus are covered in this book. It is advised to also use the accompanying exercise book. Those wishing to obtain their certification are advised to read the information in Appendix A. Those who wish to apply Lean or Six Sigma at a Yellow, Green or Black Belt level are advised to read one of the other books in the series 'Climbing the Mountain' and use the corresponding exercise book.

A text book for Lean Six Sigma practitioners who want to learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to Marketing and Sales applications.

'This book is intended for those who want to get started with carrying out improvement projects on the shop floor or in their own work environment. In addition, this book is intended for anyone who participates as a team member in a larger Lean or Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt project. In terms of structure, this book follows the LSSA syllabus for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. All techniques mentioned in this syllabus are covered in this book. It is advised to also use the accompanying exercise book.

Dit boek kan worden gebruikt voor twee doeleinden. Enerzijds fungeert dit boek als een richtlijn voor de Green Belt om een Lean of Six Sigma verbeterproject te doorlopen. Anderzijds fungeert dit boek om te bepalen waar de organisatie staat en wat de beste strategie is om op een hoger CIMM-niveau te komen. De structuur van dit boek is gebaseerd op het CIMM raamwerk en volgt de LSSA syllabus voor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Alle technieken die in deze syllabus worden benoemd, zullen in dit boek worden behandeld. Dit boek kan gebruikt worden voor diegenen die Kaizen en Lean willen toepassen en voor diegenen die naast Lean ook Six Sigma willen gaan toepassen. Voor de eerste groep volstaat het om hoofdstuk 1 tot en met 6 te lezen. Six Sigma wordt behandeld in hoofdstuk 7. Het wordt geadviseerd om ook gebruik te maken van het bijbehorende oefenboek. Diegenen die hun certificering willen behalen wordt geadviseerd om de informatie in Bijlage A en B te lezen. Diegenen die Lean of Six Sigma willen toepassen op een Yellow Belt of Black Belt niveau wordt geadviseerd om een van de andere boeken van de reeks ‘De Beklimming’ of ‘Climbing the Mountain’ te lezen en gebruik te maken van het bijbehorende oefenboek.

Green Belts are agents of change trained in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and as such, can implement high-impact projects. After completing this certification course, participants will be able to apply Lean Six Sigma to any type or organization. Benefits: • Improvement in the quality of products and services. • Development of high-impact projects. • Focus on solving highly-complex problems. • Redesign of process parameters to reduce costs. • Reduction of variation in processes.