CLE 007 Lean 6 Sigma for Manufacturing  Description As a continuation of the concepts developed in CLE 004, Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts, this Online Training (OLT) course addresses the role lean manufacturing plays as part of an integrated lean technical process and include its objectives and priorities. It also summarizes the most important lean tools and techniques such as single piece flow, level production (Heijunka), waste (Muda), Kaizen, Just-in Time, Jidoka, etc. Also covered are the principles of Six Sigma, methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) and the role they can play in defect reduction. Two case studies, provide practical examples, of how Lean manufacturing principles blended with Six Sigma tools can be highly effective at reducing cycle time, unit cost and improving product quality. Objectives Download Course Objectives Target Attendees The course will be of value to any personnel involved in production or preparing for production, to include those involved in the systems engineering process. Prerequisite(s) None Predecessor Course(s) Predecessor Predecessor Course Title PDS Code Expires On None None None None Course Length Approximately 4 hours to complete Additional Course Information Delivery Mode Online Training Equivalent Courses  None Availability All PDS Code  ZEE Walk-ins Authorized  N/A Pre-work required   No First Offering  4/1/2005 ACE Recommended Credits  N/A Continuous Education Units  0 Continuous Learning Points 4  Reservist Retirement Points 1   Historical Allocations Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs Fulfillment Eligible   N/A Technical Requirements Click Here Notes Any exams in this course must be passed with a minimum score of 80%. There is no time limit for completing this course. After completing the course, please be sure to complete the survey at the end. The CLPs assigned to this learning activity may be used to meet professional certification and/or licensure requirements (PDUs/CPE credits).