5. Process Effectiveness & Control

• Define the Lean Six Sigma process and introduce the DMAIC roadmap;
• Provide an overview of process mapping.

• Define ways of describing data, center, shape, spread and normality;
• Demonstrate basic graphical methods to study process variation.

• Introduce control charts and methods of interpretation;
• Define process capability indices for short term and long-term capability.

• Introduce concept of MSA and evaluation of data;
• Outline procedure to perform and analyze Gage R&R Studies.

• Review steps needed to create a Cause & Effect Matrix (C & E);
• Define the steps required to develop a process FMEA.

• Utilize hypothesis testing to evaluate comparisons of data;
• Explain concept of Correlation & Regression.

• Analyze examples of General Linear Model (GLM) and 2k Factorial DOEs;
• Practice setting up and performing a DOE.

• Understand importance of Standardized Work and Single Point Lessons;
• Define steps to create Control Plans.

Total Productive Maintenance

CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs have been proven to help workers (from plant-floor employees to senior executives) incorporate maintenance into the everyday performance of a facility, detect maintenance problems earlier, "mistake-proof" equipment and reduce breakdowns. After completing this training, participants will have the tools to launch, lead and sustain a systematic equipment and maintenance management improvement process and ensure alignment with overall Environmental, Health and Safety goals.

CERTIFICATE OBJECTIVES
5.5.1 Total Productive Maintenance: Overview of TPM and Autonomous Maintenance 

• Identify the pillars;
• Learn the benefits of implementing a TPM program;
• Understand the importance of 5S;
• Learn what makes a successful team. 

5.5.2 Total Productive Maintenance: Planned Maintenance 

• Define reactive vs. proactive;
• Understand what tools and techniques to use to create condition-based maintenance; 
• Learn how to decide if run to failure is the right choice. 

5.5.3 Total Productive Maintenance: Quality Maintenance 

• Identify the different types of downtime;
• Learn how TPM can improve quality and safety;
• Learn how to identify quality concerns for maintenance. 

5.5.4 Total Productive Maintenance: Focused Improvement 

• Learn how to start small and scale large;
• Identify pilot areas;
• Identify the 6M’s. 

5.5.5 Total Productive Maintenance: Early Equipment Management 

• Understand the history of failures;
• Learn the importance of base line status;
• Learn the importance of planning. 

5.5.6 Total Productive Maintenance: TPM Administration and Sustainability 

• Identify the importance to make decisions where the work is being done;
• Understand what type of support employees need;
• Learn how to measure to successes for long term commitment.