Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma

Lean Practitioner Module (Days 1-2)

• Understand the philosophy, tools, and principles of Lean Management
• Assess operational performance, capacity, and resource losses
• Create and analyze process maps based on field observations
• Improve operational processes using Lean problem-solving methods
• Develop performance management routines and lead improvement workshops

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Module (Days 3-4)

• Understand the foundations of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC framework
• Identify the type of operational problem using the LSSx.0 typology and select the appropriate improvement trajectory
• Define relevant quality criteria based on customer expectations
• Identify root causes and evaluate potential improvement solutions
• Lead a DMAIC project addressing a simple operational problem

Lean Practitioner Module (Days 1-2)

Lean Foundations

• Principles and positioning of Lean Management
• Continuous improvement and Kaizen approach

Process and Flow Analysis

• Process and flow analysis (cycle time, takt time, bottlenecks)
• Work-in-progress, lead time, and Little’s Law
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and rhythm diagrams

Operational Improvement

• Waste elimination and value-added analysis
• Flow optimization and line balancing
• Pull systems and production control (kanban, continuous flow)

Lean Practices and Performance

• Visual management and Lean practices (5S, poka-yoke, SMED)
• Operational performance and efficiency indicators (OPE, FPY, RTY)

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Module (Days 3-4)

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

• Principles and positioning of Lean Six Sigma
• LSSx.0 problem typology and selection of the appropriate improvement trajectory

Problem Structuring

• Project definition and SIPOC process mapping
• Voice of the Customer and Critical-to-Satisfaction

Problem Analysis

• Problem metrics and measurement planning
• Root cause analysis using Pareto and Five Whys

Solution & Performance Management

• Solution identification and evaluation
• Performance monitoring and response plan

All sectors (industry and services)

• Project managers and consultants (internal or external) in organization, quality, continuous improvement, or operational excellence
• Logistics managers
• Supply chain managers
• Production managers
• Operations managers
• Quality managers

No prerequisites required.

Experiential and Inductive Pedagogy

• Kaizen-based role-playing simulation (cross-functional business process: order reception, production, invoicing, shipping)

• DMAIC case study guiding participants throughout the training

• Statistical problem-solving applied to real service-level improvement cases

Interactive Learning Environment

• Small groups (maximum 12 participants)

• Active participation, collaboration, and peer learning

Tools & Materials

• Statistical software: Statoscopex

• Excel-based analytical models and calculators

• Training materials available in PDF and printed formats

Reference books :

• LSSx.0 – 1. Flow Problems and Lean Management
• LSSx.0 – 2. Discernible Problems and Methodological Foundation

Assessment

Self-assessment tests at the end of each module.