Abstract:
Michael L. George, Sr., CEO of AI Technologies, using practical manufacturing examples and a case study, explains:
· What Artificial Intelligence is.
· Why it’s important for analyzing Big Data and shedding light on Dark Data.
· How it can be applied to your Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement efforts to give you a substantial competitive advantage
This case study is based on:
The ASQ case study/recording by Michael George:
https://vimeo.com/914915098Links to an external site. (Full webcast with closed captioning)
Video Spotlight:
https://videos.asq.org/lean-six-sigma-and-ai/Links to an external site. (ASQTV summary)
Watch the entire video above and answer the questions below using the Case Study 3 Word Template. Do not copy and paste from the video or article.
Lean Six Sigma in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Check out other references and resources related to the case study. These should be included in the project template you submit.
Discussion Questions:
a. How is Artificial Intelligence defined in this case study? Is this different than what you originally thought?
b. Describe how AI was used in conjunction with Six Sigma
c. Do some research on Big Data and Dark Data and describe each in your own words.
d. What innovations or “out of the box” methods, not normally used in projects, did the team use? Do a bit of research on these and explain why the team chose them.
e. What quality tools were used in the study and why.
Attached you will the files containing source information for this case study and a basic template for you to complete and submit your work.
Each case study involves current events related to quality improvement tools applied to processes. I will provide you with the topic and articles that can be found on the internet. This will be followed by discussion questions that I expect you to address in your paper.
The deadline to submit your paper is shown in the syllabus.
1. Download the Case Study and the template and rename it [Student Name]_Case_Study_3.docx.
2. Review the related material provided and focus on how they relate to the discussion questions.
3. Use your own initiative to seek out other sources of information related to this issue to develop further information for your response.
4. Develop your paper on the template provided and respond to the discussion questions in essay format. Do not use cover sheets, table of contents, or any other pages not included in the template.
5. MINIMUM paper length is 3 full pages. (Note: reference list does not count for paper length) 1 inch margins. Arial 12 point font. Double Spaced. All sections included in the template addressed.
6. Submit your completed paper in MS Word format before the due date.
Grading: 15 Points possible
Format – 5 points (1/2 point each)
Met the minimum page requirement (3 pages of case analysis); All pages numbered; Double spaced; 1 in. margins on all sides; Uses Arial font; 12 pt. font; Includes all required sections; No extra spacing between paragraphs; No indentations. All text flush with left margin.; Student name single line in the header margin
Content – 10 points
1-4 points – Poor
5-6 points – Satisfactory
7-8 points – Good
9-10 points – Excellent