Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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EMGT 6110 - Principles of Six Sigma


Application of statistics to control of quality and reliability in products and services, including training in the Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving methodology. Topics include: tools and techniques for statistically-based product and process improvement; design of acceptance sampling and process control systems, including attention to inspection and test methods; and design and implementation of quality assurance programs, including nonstatistical dimensions of quality systems.

Requisites: EMGT 6100
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply control charts to control product and process quality.
  • Construct and use sampling plans for attributes.
  • Demonstrate the application of quality control methods to a non-manufacturing application.
  • Develop and analyze advanced control charts: CUSUM (cumulative sum) and EWMA (exponentially weighted moving average) charts.
  • Develop and analyze control charts for measuring defects.
  • Develop and analyze control charts for measuring proportion.
  • Develop and analyze control charts for variables using groups.
  • Develop and analyze control charts for variables using individual measurements.
  • Identify methods for reducing the variance in a process.
  • Identify sources of variance in a process.
  • Measure process and system capability ratios.
  • Utilize MINITAB software to develop control charts and analyze them.



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