LEAN Thinking and Six Sigma in Engineering Management

• Watch the U tube video on stockless production by HP.. Be ready to explain what you see when we meet
again.
• Stockless production part 1
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yZDRB_z51MQ
• Stockless production part 2
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOJZMC6uBro&feature=player_embedded
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUg01vyNJ8
• Part 3 is optional
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUg01vyNJ8
• In Your Own words describe what is “LEAN thinking” as it relates to business improvement.
• In Your Own words describe what are the 5 Business loops?.
• Pick a business process you are aware of and map it and define its baseline and entitlement…. Explain your vision and logic.
• What should be implemented first LEAN or Six Sigma?… And what does each improvement concept help a business improve?
• Give an example of a six sigma design… we used the “hole and slot” and the “engine piston ring”… many other exist.. Research
some others and explain them.