This is a demo syllabus. Somewhere near the beginning or top of the course, you’ll usually find the instructor’s syllabus. It might be in a simple web page like this, or a downloadable file such as a .docx or .pdf file.
Overall Course Goals
- Develop a broad understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles and practices
- Build capability to implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives in manufacturing operations
- Operate with awareness of Lean/Six Sigma at the enterprise level
Course Structure
All course materials are organized around a common “single-point lesson” (SPL) format, with some of the SPLs provided by the instructor and guests and with some developed and delivered by student teams. The student teams will be working with LFM alums who will serve as coaches/mentors in this and other aspects of the course. The overall organization of the course is around the following framework:
- Part I: Foundations
- Part II: Stability
- Part III: Flow
- Part IV: Pull
- Part V: Enterprise
Course Texts
Dennis, Pascal. Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Production System. New York: Productivity Press, 2002. ISBN: 1563272628.
Additional articles and book chapters as appropriate.
Course Assignments
- Lean/Six Sigma Implementation Experience Self-Assessment (1-2 page individual paper) - 10% of final grade - due in session 3
- Single-Point Lesson - Development and Delivery (20-30 minute presentation by 2-3 person team, with supporting materials and instructor guide - 30% of final grade - due throughout the term
- Analysis of Socio-Technical Implementation Initiative (2-3 page single-spaced paper by 2-3 person team) - 30% of final grade - due in session 10
- Class participation, including case analysis, simulations and problem-sets - 30% of final grade