Drury Lane: An Interactive Lean Six Sigma Project Simulation for Manufacturing

Drury Lane: An Interactive Lean Six Sigma Project Simulation for Manufacturing

Apply DMAIC from Start to Finish in a High-Volume, Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Simulation

Mix process thinking with real-world project practice at Drury Lane Muffin Company to uncover the root cause of excess variation

Drury Lane is an interactive lean six sigma training simulation that guides participants through the complete DMAIC process in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Set inside a commercial bakery facing quality and consistency issues, the simulation challenges learners to investigate real production data, observe process flow, and uncover the root causes of variation. By working through realistic constraints like fixed batch sizes, mandated maintenance schedules, and flow issues, participants gain practical experience applying structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvement.

Time To Complete

8 hours

Participants

Any Number

Key Concepts

Voice of the Customer, Process Mapping, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis, 8 Wastes, Piloting Improvements, Standard Work

Integration with MoreSteam eLearning or flexibly tailored to your training needs

Drury Lane is seamlessly woven into MoreSteam's Lean Six Sigma eLearning, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they're learning in a realistic, project-based environment. By working through a structured DMAIC case study as they progress through training, learners strengthen both their understanding and confidence in using process improvement tools while getting more comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

Drury Lane can also be flexibly deployed as a workshop component or supplemental experience to enhance existing training programs. Whether integrated into a full curriculum or used as a standalone activity, Drury Lane provides a practical bridge between learning and doing. It reinforces the critical thinking needed to decide "what to do next" in process improvement, builds capability in problem-solving skills, and deepens learner engagement.

The flexible formatting of Drury Lane gives program leaders a single in-depth project that can be used to teach intermediate (Green Belt) to advanced (Black Belt) audiences. Example use cases include:

  1. A 1-2 day classroom workshop experience, played as game or team competition
  2. A threaded exercise used across several study halls as part of a blended learning model
  1. A course capstone project
  2. A supplemental individual exercise as part of MoreSteam's eLearning
  3. A high-level example of a successful project

Explore Lean Six Sigma within the framework and constraints of a manufacturing environment

Drury Lane is based on typical operational realities of manufacturing using real production data. Participants must navigate batch production, equipment variability, and process noise to make decisions within the kinds of constraints manufacturers face every day. This lean six sigma training simulation challenges learners to balance quality, cost, and throughput as they work to improve performance issues.

Along the way, they'll practice structured problem-solving using tools like process mapping, FMEA, and SPC to identify risks and monitor variation. To test and validate solutions, learners use statistical methods such as Regression, Statistical Process Control, and if appropriate for your audience, even Design of Experiments (DOE). It's a realistic, end-to-end experience that builds the critical thinking skills needed to improve processes mired in complex systems.

The Project Experience

Participants begin by reviewing customer feedback and observing the production process to understand the scope of the problem. They conduct virtual interviews with team members across the organization, gathering insights that help uncover potential causes of variation. Working independently or in teams, they evaluate evidence, weigh trade-offs, and make data-informed decisions to move the project forward. Virtual tollgates provide structure and feedback at key milestones, reinforcing critical thinking as participants connect qualitative input with quantitative analysis to drive meaningful improvement.

Instructor Materials

The instructor version of Drury Lane Muffin Company provides a completed project storyboard as well as access to all of the tollgate questions, answers, and answer justifications.

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Simulation Access
Gain access to all the materials of Drury Lane with your team of up to 3 people.
$330
Per Team
What's Included
  • Simulation access and accounts for players
  • MoreSteam customer service & support
Facilitator Access
+
Facilitator Training
Learn how to facilitate Drury Lane with 1-on-1 support from our content team.
Starting at*
$795
What's Included
  • Facilitator account access
  • Facilitation materials
  • Simulation access and accounts for players
  • 1-on-1 facilitation support
  • MoreSteam customer service & support
Simulation Access
+
Facilitation Provided
MoreSteam will deliver virtual or in-person facilitation for Drury Lane. T + E not included.
$330
+
$2500
Per Day
What's Included
  • Simulation access
  • Facilitation provided by MoreSteam
  • Facilitation materials provided on request
  • Simulation access and accounts for players
  • MoreSteam customer service & support

*One hour of personalized support is included; additional guidance starts at $250 per hour.

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