Welcome to the topic of continuous quality improvement (CQI)! This video course, Six Sigma: A Method for Eliminating Defects, provides strategies for reducing variance and eliminating defects to optimize productivity at your organization. This video lesson, Six Sigma: Variation and the 6Ms, is the third out of six. In this video lesson, viewers will learn about variation and how the 6Ms — methods, machinery, materials, measurements, Mother Nature, and manpower — relate to it. Furthermore, they will learn about additional Ms that often cause variation.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
7m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Concept of Variation in Processes
Identify the 6Ms: Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, and Mother Nature
Analyze the Impact of Variation on Quality and Performance
Apply Six Sigma Tools to Minimize Variation
Develop Strategies for Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance Professionals, Process Improvement Specialists, Operations Managers, Team Leaders, Project Managers
Basic Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts, Familiarity with Quality Control Techniques
01. Introduction to Six Sigma and Variation
02. Overview of the 6Ms
03. Tools for Measuring Variation
04. Techniques for Reducing Variation
05. Implementing Continuous Improvement Strategies
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Concept of Variation in Processes
Identify the 6Ms: Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, and Mother Nature
Analyze the Impact of Variation on Quality and Performance
Apply Six Sigma Tools to Minimize Variation
Develop Strategies for Continuous Improvement
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Quality Assurance Professionals, Process Improvement Specialists, Operations Managers, Team Leaders, Project Managers
PREREQUISITES
Basic Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts, Familiarity with Quality Control Techniques
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Six Sigma and Variation
02. Overview of the 6Ms
03. Tools for Measuring Variation
04. Techniques for Reducing Variation
05. Implementing Continuous Improvement Strategies
