SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes

Description:
Development and deployment of Lean Management and Six Sigma management techniques in a manufacturing and supply chain environment. Formerly SCM 324, students may not receive credit for both. SCM 420 and SCM 520 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BUS 221 OR by permission of FSCM department chair.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the use of process maps for a new process.
Design a data collection plan, collect and measure the data and analyze the data.
Design a poster to encapsulate the lean / six sigma project.
Select a viable solution amongst many alternatives and logically defend it.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/6/2017

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: