Lean Six Sigma Yellow Orange Belt

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.

'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 is bedoeld voor diegenen die zelf aan de slag wil gaan met het uitvoeren van verbeterprojecten op de werkvloer of in de eigen werkomgeving. Daarnaast is dit boek bedoeld voor iedereen die als teamlid deelneemt in een groter Lean of Six Sigma, Green of Black Belt project. De structuur van dit boek is gebaseerd op het ‘Continuous Improvement Maturity Model’ (CIMM). Het CIMM-raamwerk verbindt verschillende verbetermethodes zoals Kaizen, Lean en Six Sigma en benoemt de meest toegepaste technieken op het gebied van procesverbetering en kwaliteitsmanagement. Het raamwerk verbindt ook de zogenaamde harde en zachte componenten van het transitie- of transformatieproces waar organisaties mee te maken krijgen als ze continu verbeteren steviger willen doorvoeren. Dit boek volgt qua opbouw de LSSA syllabus voor Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Alle technieken die in deze syllabus worden benoemd, worden in dit boek behandeld. 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 te lezen. Diegenen die Lean of Six Sigma willen toepassen op een Green 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.

'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.

For organizations that wish to remain competitive, Lean Six Sigma offers a highly flexible approach to meeting demand in low-volume, high-mix environments. LSS Yellow Belt training focuses on preparing individuals to develop efficient processes for fast delivery and consistent quality. Benefits: • Significant reduction of costs, waste, and excess inventory. • Development of a common language for business improvement. • Improvements in response times and on-time deliveries. • Development of skills to implement continuous improvement projects. • Increased flexibility with higher product and service mix.

The book, A Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Study Guide, is designed to be a self-study guide for the Lean SIx SIgma Yellow Belt level certification exam. It is a complete resource in one volume comprising of six parts: - Part 1: A concise Study Guide focused on the the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt syllabus, and no more. - Part 2: A full detailed :ean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body of Knowledge, intended as a reference or memory enhancer. - Part 3: A practical hands-on project lab creating deliverables for the Define and Measure stages, such as a Project Charter, SIPOC Chart with process flow map, Fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, and more, all with free downloadable templates. - Part 4: Study Notes: A collection of handy study tips, including a Glossary of Six Sigma Terms and the Lean Japanese words that come up in the exam -Part 5: A testing 50 Question sample exam with answers and explanations covering the Yellow Belt Six Sigma syllabus. There is everything you need in this book to pass the exam, the only thing lacking is your commitment. If you are serious about getting Six Sigma certification then after reading this book you should have no excuse as all the knowledge is at your fingertips. Good Luck on your certification journey! But with this book you shouldn't need it.