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DMAIC Problem
Solving is a comprehensive, computer-based interactive training system
that teaches employees how to use the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve,
and control) problem-solving process to improve manufacturing quality and
productivity.
DMAIC Problem
Solving is divided into two units: Getting Started and the DMAIC
Project Cycle. Upon completion of the lessons in each unit, learners
can take the DMAIC Challenge to test their knowledge of what they learned in the
unit.
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Learners will be
able to:
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Understand and
use the DMAIC process to solve problems.
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Work on and
contribute to a problem-solving team.
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Apply the
appropriate problem-solving tools throughout the problem-solving process.
All employees
expected to use the DMAIC Problem-Solving Process.
Approximately five
to seven hours.
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DMAIC
Problem Solving is divided into two units: Getting Started and
the DMAIC Project Cycle. There
are exercises throughout the program and upon completion of each unit
learners can take the DMAIC Challenge to test their knowledge of what they
learned in the unit.
DMAIC - Course Outline
Unit 1: Getting Started
Lesson
1
Becoming
Aware of a Problem
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Ways
to recognize indications of problems.
Ideas
to help decide which problems to work on first.
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Lesson
2
Why Use
a Structured Problem-Solving Process?
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How
a formal problem-solving approach can improve the effectiveness of the
whole organization.
Building
a common problem-solving language.
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Lesson
3
Do You
Need a Team?
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Five
questions to determine which problems need a team and which problems
one person working alone can effectively handle.
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Lesson
4
The
Importance of Data
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How
data leads to information and information points the way to knowledge.
Subjective
versus objective data.
Attribute
data versus variable data.
Using
data to infer and make judgments.
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Lesson
5
Different
Problem-Solving Models
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8-Discipline
Problem-Solving Model
DMAIC
Project Cycle
Xerox
Problem-Solving Process
Boeing
Process Flow for Working Projects
A
generic Six-Step Problem-Solving Model
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Unit
Test
DMAIC
Challenge
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An
assessment of the learner’s progress in this unit.
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Unit 2: DMAIC Project Cycle
Lesson
1
Define
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Establishing
a project (problem-solving) team and getting the team started up.
Developing
the Problem Statement.
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Lesson
2
Measure
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Setting
up the measurement systems so that the appropriate data needed to
determine the root cause of the problem can be collected.
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Lesson
3
Analyze
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Using
a systematic approach to collect, display, and analyze data to
identify the root cause(s).
Verifying
that the cause identified is truly the root cause.
Identifying
a solution to attack the root cause and correct the problem.
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Lesson
4
Improve
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Executing
the problem solution.
Developing
simple and complex action plans.
Using
Gantt and PERT Charts to plan the implementation and monitor progress.
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Lesson
5
Control
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Finishing
the job to ensure the problem does not come back.
Ensuring
training, audit practices, and knowledge transfer are completed.
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Unit
Test
DMAIC
Challenge
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An
assessment of the learner’s progress in this unit.
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