This Control phase and sustainability training develops strong skills in maintaining and institutionalizing process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma practices. You learn how to apply Lean controls, visual management, 5S, Kanban, and mistake proofing to standardize work, reduce variation, and prevent errors. The course also covers Six Sigma control plans, cost benefit analysis, ROI and ROA measurement, response planning, and project closure to ensure improvements deliver consistent performance and long term business value.

Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training
This course is part of Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Build effective Six Sigma control plans to sustain process improvements
Measure financial impact using cost benefit analysis, ROI, and ROA
Define control plan elements and response plans to manage risk
Apply project closure practices to ensure long term business value
Skills you'll gain
- Statistical Process Controls
- Business Metrics
- Visual Design
- Production Process
- Return On Investment
- Process Improvement
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Lean Methodologies
- Operational Analysis
- Project Controls
- Project Closure
- Lean Six Sigma
- Kanban Principles
- Quality Improvement
- Workflow Management
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Risk Control
- Financial Analysis
- Operational Excellence
- Continuous Improvement Process
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module explains how to sustain process improvements using Lean controls and the Control phase. Learners understand Control phase objectives, apply visual management through 5S practices, and use Kanban principles to manage workflow and reduce variation. The module also covers mistake proofing with Poka Yoke techniques, real examples, and key takeaways to ensure consistent performance, standardization, and long term operational stability across processes.
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This module focuses on building effective Six Sigma control plans to sustain improvements and deliver measurable financial impact. Learners assess project cost benefit, calculate ROI and ROA, and apply structured cost benefit analysis to guide control planning. The module covers control plan elements, response planning, and project closure practices to ensure gains are maintained, risks are managed, and improvement initiatives deliver long term business value.
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