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Start Date
12-5-2020 10:30 AM
End Date
12-5-2020 10:50 AM
Description
This case presents an overview of two courses in Six Sigma methods that have been developed and taught at Michigan Tech since 2011. The case will cover: the motivations for developing these courses; an overview of Six Sigma and how it complements Lean; examples of campus improvement projects conducted in these courses; student feedback; and future improvements/expansions of this course work.
Presentation Slides - Six Sigma Courses at Michigan Tech
Six Sigma Courses at Michigan Tech: Enhancing Student Learning and Career Preparation in Continuous Improvement
This case presents an overview of two courses in Six Sigma methods that have been developed and taught at Michigan Tech since 2011. The case will cover: the motivations for developing these courses; an overview of Six Sigma and how it complements Lean; examples of campus improvement projects conducted in these courses; student feedback; and future improvements/expansions of this course work.
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About the Presenter
Rick Berkey is a Professor of Practice in the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University. His teaching responsibilities and research interests include continuous improvement, systems engineering, and design. Rick also serves as Director of The Enterprise Program, a multi-year, multidisciplinary, industry-sponsored, and project-based curriculum. Enterprise includes 24 teams, 900 students, 35+ faculty advisors and instructors, ~40 external sponsors, and a $1 million annual budget. Rick also advises Michigan Tech’s Supermileage Systems Enterprise which develops energy-efficient vehicles for collegiate design competitions. Rick’s prior industry experience includes roles in engineering, program management, supply chain, operations, and continuous improvement. Rick holds BSME, MSME, and MBA degrees as well as a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with a concentration in Design for Six Sigma, from Honeywell International.