{"id":5449,"date":"2024-08-14T13:44:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/?page_id=5449"},"modified":"2024-10-07T15:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T15:51:02","slug":"lean-six-sigma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/lean-six-sigma\/","title":{"rendered":"Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5449\" data-postid=\"5449\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5449 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zjm6151 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_o8yu152 first\">\n                    <!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_uh13745 button-bottom tb_default_color  shadow\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\">Unlock Your Process Improvement Potential with Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification!<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            Take the first step towards mastering Lean Six Sigma methodologies with the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training. Take the exam to earn your certification on site at the conclusion of the training session that provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean and Six Sigma principles. Concepts and methodologies will be explained and illustrated by the course instructor. You will gain insights into value streams, waste, and basic lean tools as well as data collection and interpretation, specifically as it relates to the processes.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sh6r975   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This program is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their problem-solving skills and implement process improvement initiatives within their organization, across all career levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(You must be registered for the INFORMS Annual Meeting to attend.)<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_9q24889\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_9vd9889 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_54ae976   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Program Details<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, October 19, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM local time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_j3s0890 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g26c599   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>INFORMS Members<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>$395<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Members<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>$435<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_77bc496 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_1av3496 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_asum211   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Registration Deadline is October 4, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><\/p>\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n<p><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d.png\" alt=\"Register for the INFORMS Annual Meeting and the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification NOW!\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3449182, '6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oxq6274   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define a plan for implementing Lean Six Sigma in your organization<\/li>\n<li>Interpret the nature of the variation found in all processes<\/li>\n<li>Identify and eliminate waste within operations<\/li>\n<li>Recognize the DMAIIC model used to improve processes<\/li>\n<li>Explain the Lean Six Sigma methodology and the benefits of a Lean Six Sigma program<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_8zw0456\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_aeye457 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3om0776   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Course Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here is an overview of the topics that will be covered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Lean Principles<\/li>\n<li>Value<\/li>\n<li>Value Stream Mapping<\/li>\n<li>Waste<\/li>\n<li>5S<\/li>\n<li>SMED<\/li>\n<li>Six Sigma Philosophy\n<ul>\n<li>Objective<\/li>\n<li>Organization<\/li>\n<li>Structure<\/li>\n<li>Approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>DMAIIC<\/li>\n<li>Six Sigma Projects<\/li>\n<li>Variation<\/li>\n<li>Histograms\/Basic Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Statistical Process Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_57mf457 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qixy394   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Exam &amp; Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have successfully completed the examination, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers will award the\u00a0<strong>Yellow Belt Certificate\u00a0<\/strong>with a digital badge and certificate. This certification will not only enhance your skill set but also empower you to contribute effectively to any process improvement initiatives in your workplace.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kan422   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Course Instructor<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_ydjx919 no-chart layout-icon-top size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-top\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher-100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5469\" title=\"swisher\" style=\"width:calc(100% - 0px);height:calc(100% - 0px)\" alt=\"JAMES SWISHER\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            JAMES SWISHER                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_1hbg871 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-1hbg871-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-1hbg871-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-1hbg871-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-1hbg871-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>With more than 25 years of leadership, engineering, and performance improvement experience, James Swisher is known as a collaborative problem solver. With experience in diverse industries like health care, defense, and call centers, James has led both large scale projects and focused improvement efforts. His passion is helping others maximize their potential through a rigorous understanding of problems, an inclusive solution development process, and improvement implementation plans that ensures success. James is a proud graduate of Virginia Tech with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering. James also holds a MBA from Mary Washington College, where he graduated at the top of his class. 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Take the exam to earn your certification on site at the conclusion of the training session that provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean and Six Sigma principles. Concepts and methodologies will be explained and illustrated by the course instructor. You will gain insights into value streams, waste, and basic lean tools as well as data collection and interpretation, specifically as it relates to the processes.\n<h3><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/h3> <p>This program is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their problem-solving skills and implement process improvement initiatives within their organization, across all career levels.<\/p> <p><strong>(You must be registered for the INFORMS Annual Meeting to attend.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Program Details<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>Date<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, October 19, 2024<\/li> <li><strong>Time<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM local time<\/li> <li><strong>Location<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>INFORMS Members<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>$395<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li> <li><strong>Non-Members<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>$435<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Registration Deadline is October 4, 2024<\/strong><\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d.png\" alt=\"Register for the INFORMS Annual Meeting and the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification NOW!\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:<\/p> <ul> <li>Define a plan for implementing Lean Six Sigma in your organization<\/li> <li>Interpret the nature of the variation found in all processes<\/li> <li>Identify and eliminate waste within operations<\/li> <li>Recognize the DMAIIC model used to improve processes<\/li> <li>Explain the Lean Six Sigma methodology and the benefits of a Lean Six Sigma program<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Course Highlights<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Here is an overview of the topics that will be covered:<\/p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Lean Principles<\/li> <li>Value<\/li> <li>Value Stream Mapping<\/li> <li>Waste<\/li> <li>5S<\/li> <li>SMED<\/li> <li>Six Sigma Philosophy <ul> <li>Objective<\/li> <li>Organization<\/li> <li>Structure<\/li> <li>Approach<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>DMAIIC<\/li> <li>Six Sigma Projects<\/li> <li>Variation<\/li> <li>Histograms\/Basic Statistics<\/li> <li>Statistical Process Control<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Exam &amp; Certification<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Once you have successfully completed the examination, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers will award the\u00a0<strong>Yellow Belt Certificate\u00a0<\/strong>with a digital badge and certificate. This certification will not only enhance your skill set but also empower you to contribute effectively to any process improvement initiatives in your workplace.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Course Instructor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher-100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"swisher\" style=\"width:calc(100% - 0px);height:calc(100% - 0px)\" alt=\"JAMES SWISHER\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/swisher.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/> \n <h3> JAMES SWISHER <\/h3>\n<ul><li><h4>Bio<\/h4><p>With more than 25 years of leadership, engineering, and performance improvement experience, James Swisher is known as a collaborative problem solver. With experience in diverse industries like health care, defense, and call centers, James has led both large scale projects and focused improvement efforts. His passion is helping others maximize their potential through a rigorous understanding of problems, an inclusive solution development process, and improvement implementation plans that ensures success. James is a proud graduate of Virginia Tech with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering. James also holds a MBA from Mary Washington College, where he graduated at the top of his class. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Register today to secure your spot in this transformative program.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/6f6ede2e-8830-4973-b609-75f213ce9a8d.png\" alt=\"Register for the INFORMS Annual Meeting and the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification NOW!\"><\/a><\/p> <p>Offered in partnership with the Institute of Industrial &amp; Systems Engineers (IISE). Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iise.org\/TrainingCenter\/CourseDetail\/?EventCode=L6W\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">IISE Training Center<\/a>\u00a0for more information about this course and their other offerings.<\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/files\/2024\/08\/the-institute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>For questions, please contact:<\/strong> Anna Galloway at <a href=\"mailto:agalloway@informs.org\">agalloway@informs.org<\/a><\/p> <p><strong>For team discounts, please contact:<\/strong> Bill Griffin at <a href=\"mailto:bgriffin@informs.org\">bgriffin@informs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001140"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5449"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6238,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5449\/revisions\/6238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}