Course Overview
The application of production process management techniques is a crucial factor in achieving high performance in organizational contexts. The increasing pressure for sustainability, driven by climate and social challenges, necessitates the implementation of more efficient resource management strategies that prioritize competitiveness. The application of the Lean Six Sigma methodology through the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) cycle enables organizations to optimize processes, reduce waste and enhance economic efficiency. Furthermore, this approach contributes to environmental sustainability by minimizing resource utilization and waste generation. Industry 5.0, with its human-centric approach, places the human being at the centre of industry, integrating advanced technology and human creativity to drive innovation. This results in more efficient and sustainable production, while also creating more inclusive and responsible work environments. The conjunction of Lean Six Sigma and Industry 5.0 furnishes organizations with the instruments requisite for the equilibrium of the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. This enables the more efficacious administration aligned with the extant challenges. Consequently, there is a growing requirement for individuals with expertise in Lean Six Sigma, Digital Transformation (I4.0 and I5.0), and Sustainability, to spearhead this transformation and address the challenges of a more sustainable future.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to identify and recognize the quality improvement and Lean management tools that will enable them to solve problems within Six Sigma projects. Additionally, they should possess the ability to combine human creativity with technological automation to promote sustainability in organizations.
Aims and objectives:
•Identify the best lean management practices to improve the quality of processes and products;
•Knowledge of the tools to be applied in each phase of DMAIC in a Six Sigma project;
•Knowledge of the contribution of Lean Six Sigma for Sustainability;
•An understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Industry 5.0, including its application in a business context.
Course Content
•TPS (Toyota Production System)
•Concept of "value" and "waste”
•Muda, Mura and Muri: The 3M model of the Toyota Production System
•Lean tools:
✓VSM (Value Stream Mappinp)
✓A3 - Problem Solving
✓Poka-Yoke
✓5S
✓Visual Management
✓Jidoka
✓Andon
✓Standard Work
✓OPL (On Point Lesson
•Six Sigma Tools
✓Quality Improvement Tools
✓SIPOC
✓Repeatability and Reproducibility Study
✓Statistical Process Control
•Problem Solving Methodologies.
•Lean-Six Sigma Integration
•Industry 5.0
✓Concepts and definition of Industry 5.0
✓Advanced technologies in Industry 5.0
✓Human centricity and the role of people
✓Social impact of Industry 5.0
•Sustainability
✓Triple bottom line
✓Tools and Implementation Strategies
✓Sustainability in Industry 5.0
✓Trends and the Future of Sustainability
•Case study
Instructional Method
•Theoretical and Practical: Expositive Method with oral Presentation and discussion of theoretical concepts about programmatic issues, using as support the projection of transparencies, solving cases and reading texts.
•Practical: Active Method with practical application of the concepts acquired in the classroom, using the exercises and case studies.
Required Course Materials
Computer
Assessment
The evaluation of this course will be done through an Evaluation Form (60%), and a group work that will be about a case study (40%).