Curricular Unit:			Code:
LEAN/Six Sigma Production			997PLSS
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
3	Undergraduate	Quality, Environment and Safety Management	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
At the end of this Curricular unit, students should be able to: 1 – Develop knowledge and competencies in the Six Sigma methodology and its application to different contexts. 2-to perceive the different stages of definition and analysis of processes and their associated functions; 3-Analyze, understand and be able to use a set of Lean Six Sigma tools to solve the main problems of management and improvement of processes and operations; 4-interpret the challenges of process management in search of waste reduction and increased efficiency. 5-Build a plan of experiences, conduct an experience, analyse the results of the experience, plan the improvement of robust products and processes.
Syllabus:
1. Lean/Six Sigma general concepts: Six Sigma value, sigma level, DPMO and DPU. Level and Quality Cost. 2. Six Sigma functions: Champion, Black Belt, Green Belt and White Belt 3. Dmaic and Dmadv Cycles 4. Six Sigma Tools 4.1. Poka Yoke 4.2. Experience Planning 4.3. Statistical control 4.4. Other tools to reduce variability.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The themes of the program are structured according to a logical sequence and in order to allow an evolution of the student's knowledge. The curriculum unit program is structured to allow students to acquire necessary and indispensable skills for understanding and apprehending essential knowledge regarding Six Sigma requirements for process improvement Production in an industrial and service environment including the identification and analysis of alternatives in decision-making.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Oral exposure, group work and case studies. Evaluation system: continuous. Realization of a frequency: 80% of the final evaluation and group work: 20% of the final evaluation
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Group work will allow students to analyze the Lean/Six sigma requirements, interpret their requirements and apply them to real situations.
Reading:
1. Castro, R.A. (2016) Lean Six Sigma, 3ª Ed. ,IST 2. Pillet e Duret(2010)”Qualidade na Produção – da ISO 9000 aos seis sigma”Lidel 3. Pinto(2014)”Pensamento Lean”, 6ªEd. Lidel