IIM Kozhikode

Lean Six Sigma
Program Director: Prof. R. P. Suresh
August 20-22, 2007 at IIM Kozhikode
Fee: Residential - Rs. 15,000/- & Non-Residential - Rs. 12,000/-

Objectives: Six Sigma emphasizes the need to recognize opportunities and eliminate defects as defined by customers while Lean focuses on maximizing process velocity. Lean Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that
maximizes shareholder value by achieving the fastest rate of improvement in customer satisfaction, cost, quality, process speed and invested capital. The basic objective of the programme is to familiarize the participants with the basic principles of Lean Six Sigma, as well as with the various tools and techniques required in implementing Lean Six Sigma. The programme also covers general quality improvement methods. Use of the statistical software MINITAB in implementing Six Sigma will be demonstrated. The programme will also address the issues that arise in implementing Lean Six Sigma successfully.

For: The programme is aimed at middle level executives / management professionals.

Contents: The programme will cover the following topics: -