Six Sigma – Individual Assignment
This assignment consists of a series of short answer questions and discussion questions that cover topics 1-4.
Specifications:
Writer must have Six Sigma knowledge, qualifications, skills
The word count is approximately 3,000 words distributed across all 4 topics.
You are expected to reference (Harvard style preferred) within the text of the assignment and will lose marks for not doing so.
A reference is also required for each numbered question under each Topic.
Question title must be highlighted and placed with corresponding answer directly beneath it.
This work must not be published on the internet
All Topics 1 – 4 must be completed
Individual Assignment Topic 1- 4 Questions
Topic one questions
Six sigma concepts, methodologies and tools
Describe the concept of Six Sigma for supply chain management.
Describe two benefits of creating and using a QFD matrix.
Describe each part of the QFD matrix and how a QFD matrix is created.
Describe the steps for benchmarking.
Give brief descriptions of these Six Sigma tools and where they can be used;
Affinity diagram
Kano model
Pareto analysis
Brainstorming
Fishbone analysis
Process flow charts
Failure mode analysis
Design of experiment
In the DMAIC cycle, the final step can at times be overlooked. What does the final stage “control” hope to accomplish?
How does lean thinking generate process improvement and what are the advantages of integrating lean with six sigma?
Why is it a good idea to create value stream process maps?
Topic Two questions
Design For Six Sigma For service design
What is DFSS? What benefits does it hold for supply chain design and management?
Outline how you would redesign a supply chain process using DFSS.
Topic three questions
Six sigma applications
What are the key factors for implementing a successful six sigma program for supply chain management?  What are the obstacles and challenges of the six sigma method?
Critically review…