Video Review A – Six Sigma

1. Watch the video A: Six Sigma in 9 minutes. What is Six Sigma?

2. Answer Questions #1 thru #7:

Q1. Provide examples of how the Six Sigma methodology can be applied to improve processes in car manufacturing.

Q2. When, where and who introduced the Six Sigma Concept? And what is Six Sigma used for in a organization?

Q3. What is Six Sigma used for in an organization and what is the maximum allowed level of defects in a Six-Sigma process?

Q4. Describe the DMAIC method and describe what is done at each of the 5 stages of the method.

Q5. Describe the DMADV method, when it is applied and what is done at each of the 5 stages of the method.

Q6. In your own words, what is the Lean methodology?

Q7. In your own words, what is the focus of the Lean Six Sigma methodology?

3. Watch the video B: Lean Six Sigma in 8 minutes

4. Answer Questions #8 thru #10:

Q8. What is waste, according to the Lean methodology?

Q9. What are the 8 categories of Waste? Provide a brief description of every category.

Q10. According to the video, what is JIT, 5S and Kanban methodologies and describe what they are used for?