Amazon Web Services

Optimization, Quality, and Operational Excellence

Amazon Web Services

Optimization, Quality, and Operational Excellence

Amazon

Instructor: Amazon

What you'll learn

  • Explain how continuous improvement frameworks support supply chain optimization

  • Apply quality and process improvement tools to identify inefficiencies

  • Analyze operational risks and propose mitigation strategies

  • Evaluate optimization and automation decisions using structured approaches

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This course is part of the Amazon Supply Chain Specialist Professional Certificate
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There is 1 module in this course

This module introduces Lean and process improvement fundamentals, focusing on how inefficiencies are identified and eliminated in supply chain operations. You will examine the principles of Lean and the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework used in Six Sigma methodologies. The module introduces common process improvement tools used to visualize workflows, identify waste, and analyze root causes of operational issues. It also emphasizes how structured approaches to process improvement support operational efficiency, cost reduction, and service performance. By the end of the module, you will be able to interpret Lean principles, apply process improvement tools, and identify opportunities to improve supply chain operations.

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