Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Quality and Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Acceptance Quality Sampling and Limits

Process Capability and Variations

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Process Control Plan Development

Process Improvement and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Tools

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning and pillars of manufacturing excellence. Next, you will learn about product quality planning and approval processes, acceptance quality level, process capability, root cause analysis tools etc. Finally, you will learn how to manage process variations and set up a working process control plan.

The Lean Enterprise

Lean Techniques

Value Stream Mapping and Benchmarking

Cell Manufacturing and One Piece Flow Systems

Dimensions and Cost of Quality

PDCA Model and Organizational Knowledge

ISO Certification and Document Management

Handling Nonconformities and the Quality Systems

In this module, you will learn how to set up a world-class quality system considering global frameworks and methodologies. Next, you will learn how to apply a total quality management approach, lean tools and models to drive continuous process improvement. Finally, you will learn the cost of quality and how to handle nonconformities.

Manufacturing Operational Excellence - Course Assessment.

Learn and develop core competence in quality and operational excellence with this free online course on Alison.

Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Equip yourself with this online quality management and manufacturing operational excellence course in which you will learn the different models used to describe and analyse manufacturing systems. Discover various models and techniques that will enable you to build productive and cost-efficient manufacturing systems that create a minimum load on the environment, lower operating costs and create value for customers.

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