ISO 18404:2015 pdf download.Quantitative methods in process improvement一Six Sigma
1 Scope
ISO 18404 defines the competencies for the attainment of specific levels of competency with regards to Six Sigma, Lean, and "Lean & Six Sigma" in individuals, e.g. Black Belt, Green Belt and Lean practitioners and their organizations. Yellow Belt is not included in this International Standard.
This International Standard excludes Design for Six Sigma.
NOTE This International Standard sets out the required competencies for individual certification and/or an organization's certificate.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 13053-1, Quantitative methods in process improvement一Six Sigma一Part 1: DMAIC methodology
ISO 13053-2, Quantitative methods in process improvement一Six Sigma一Part 2: Tools and techniques
4.3 Experience
Appropriate evidence of relevant experience of an individual shall be recorded, validated, controlled and maintained. Records shall be legible, readily identifiable and retrievable.
EXAMPLE A successfully completed Six Sigma project or parts of projects, Lean activities.
5 Adequacy of an organization with regards to its Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma”approach and deployment
5.1 General
Within an organization, it will be important to have the role of a champion well-defined as per ISO 13053-1. A champion facilitates improvement activities and removes "road blocks" in the path of project completion.
The organization shall, at regular defined, justified intervals and in alignment with business objectives,review and adjust the Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma”strategy by an appropriate authority.
5.2 Adequacy of the organization's Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma”strategy
The organization shall
a) define, maintain and control an appropriate, documented Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma" strategy. This International Standard shall define the objectives of the approach and deployment.This will be part of the organization's overall strategy and can be a separate document, and
b) define, maintain and control appropriate approaches and/or plans of action to achieve these objectives.
5.3 Adequacy of the organization's Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma”architecture
The organization shall
a) define, maintain and control Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma”architecture appropriate to the organizational culture, to include infrastructure, steering committees, reporting structures,responsibilities/accountabilities, support,
b) define, maintain and control appropriate numbers and disposition of Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma" personnel, at appropriate competence levels (see ISO 13053-1), and
c) define, maintain and control appropriate decision-making processes for the Six Sigma, Lean or "Lean & Six Sigma" approach and deployment.ISO 18404 pdf download.