Workshop Summary
In its continued effort to enhance technical capacity and professional development among engineering professionals, ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter successfully conducted a full-day certified workshop on Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training. The workshop attracted engineers, quality managers, and operational leaders from various domains of the built environment.
About the Trainer
Engr. Asad Kazim
Internationally renowned expert and seasoned trainer in process improvement tools, including Kaizen, DMAIC, VSM, and CTQs. With decades of consulting experience across North America and the Middle East, Engr. Kazim brought unparalleled insights into process optimization frameworks tailored for technical and engineering industries.
Key Learning Modules
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methodology
Foundation principles and core concepts
DMAIC Framework
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Critical to Quality (CTQs)
Identification and analysis techniques
Lean Tools
VSM, 5S, Kanban & Kaizen methodologies
Quality Management Tools
Pareto Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Control Charts
The 3Ms
Muda (Waste), Mura (Imbalance), Muri (Overburden)
Participants were immersed in hands-on exercises and simulations that enabled them to apply concepts immediately to real-world scenarios. Case studies drawn from engineering project failures and recoveries offered practical context to the tools taught.
Participant Takeaways
Each attendee left the workshop with a certification of completion, enhanced understanding of performance improvement tools, and a clearer vision of how to initiate Lean Six Sigma practices within their organizations. The training was especially valuable for teams working in HVAC design optimization, facility management, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Outstanding Participant Feedback
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for the clarity, depth, and applicability of the content delivered by our expert trainer.
Future Outlook
The success of this workshop has prompted ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter to explore future Lean Six Sigma sessions, including advanced Green and Black Belt certifications. We are committed to continuing our mission of enhancing technical capacity and professional development within the engineering community.