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ISAT 433. Foundations of Lean and Six Sigma


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 004416 Grading Basis GRD

This course addresses the questions: What is Lean? What is Six Sigma? How are they different, why do many organizations combine them and how should they be applied in complex industrial/supply chain systems? Students will learn to evaluate process stability, map and model business processes, select and apply appropriate analytical methods, and implement and document the improved process.  Prerequisite(s): ISAT 330  or admission to the global supply chain management minor.