Homework – Due before Day 2

Here is the homework for the first week of your training:
(Homework due before class 2)

1. Watch this video

2. Read the pdf file – A brief history of Lean

Download – A Brief History of Lean

3. Review – Key Ingredients of Six Sigma and answer the questions below. Submit your assignment below.

Questions

1.  What are some of the fundamental ideas behind Six Sigma?   ( see the first and second pages )
2.  What are the 11 Key Ingredients ( Critical Success Factors ) suggested by the Authors as necessary for a successful Six Sigma program ?
3.  Make a list of 12 tools and techniques that are commonly used by companies that practice Six Sigma.   (see Figure 2 )