Yellow Belt and Operation Forecasting

First Assignment

Execute the control phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC project including the following:

• Determine how to maintain the improvements.

• Determine how to monitor and control improvements.

• Put tools in place to ensure that the key variables remain within the maximum acceptance ranges under the modified process.

Utilize all analytical tools available for Six Sigma as permitted or appropriate including, but not limited to: flowcharts, run charts, Pareto charts, checksheets, cause-and-effect diagrams, opportunity flow diagram, process control charts, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), design of experiments (DOE) and lean tools. Students can use templates located in the text or online sources. 

Develop a 4- to 5-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, including talking points, highlighting your work on the three phases of the Six Sigma process improvement project. 

Format your assignment as if you would be giving a presentation to senior management.

Second Assignment

Instructions

Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply Operations Forecasting.

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Microsoft® Excel® 

Select a business operations dataset from the internet or other sources which can be used for forecasting in the University Library. 

Develop a minimum of three quantitative forecasts using Microsoft® Excel®.

• Compare and contrast each quantitative forecast you develop.

• Choose the one forecast you determine would be the best for the firm and be prepared to explain why you chose this.

• Evaluate the impact this forecast would have on the firm from a financial metrics standpoint.

Develop a 700-word report in which you describe your forecasting project including details on all the assignment steps.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 

Grading Guide