Diagram of physical and social systems. (Image courtesy of Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld and Chris Musso.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld
MIT Course Number
ESD.60
As Taught In
Summer 2004
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
Students of this course will develop a broad understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles and practices, build capability to implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives in manufacturing operations, and learn to operate with awareness of Lean/Six Sigma at the enterprise level. All course materials are organized around a common "single-point lesson" (SPL) format, with some of the SPLs provided by the instructor and guests and with some developed and delivered by student teams.