Six Sigma for the Supply Chain

Course aim

Students will be introduced to:

• Six Sigma techniques for supply chain management
• Supply Chain Reference Model (SCOR) and its Lean/Six Sigma adaption’s 
• the use of Design for Six Sigma for supply chain design and performance monitoring

Course content

Topics covered include; Demand management impact on lean six sigma projects; lead-time impact on Lean Six Sigma Projects , Lean Six Sigma applications to Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), identifying Lean Six Sigma Projects using inventory models and lean supply chains and Third-Party Logistics and root cause analysis using Six Sigma Tools. The Lean/ Six Sigma SCOR model is also discussed along with Design for Six Sigma for supply chain design and performance monitoring.

Textbook(s)

Martin James W. 2007, Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management: The 10 step Solution Process, McGraw-Hill

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	3 hours x 5 days
Tutorial	1 hour x 5 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous Formative Assessment: 3 online activities - individual work (9%). 7 online quizzes - individual work (21%), Group Assessment: Group presentation topics - submit one PowerPoint file (10%). Final group assignment case study (30%), Individual Assignment: Topics 1-4 questions

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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