Six Sigma DMAIC methodology has been applied to systematically apply lean manufacturing concepts and tools in order to improve productivity in a local company specialized in the manufacturing of safety and fire resistance metal doors, windows, and frames. In-depth analysis of the plant processes unfolded different critical processes, specifically foam injection process and sheet metal cutting p...

The increasing demand in baby diaper products in addition to customer requirements has compelled companies to improve the quality of their production processes. This paper presents a customised Six Sigma procedure to reduce weight variation in diaper products. To this end, a define, measure, analyse, improve and control (DMAIC) model is developed and applied at a production line at a local comp...

Die auf statistischen Methoden basierende Prozessverbesserungsmethode Six Sigma wurde in den 80 ́ Jahren bei Motorola entwickelt und erlangte in der Industrie große Beachtung. Six Sigma Projekte folgen einer festgelegten Vorgehensweise mit definierten Rollen und den Projektphasen Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve und Control (DMAIC). Insgesamt gelten die Philosophie und Konzeption von Six Sigma ...

With the continuous incorporation of health technologies, hospital risk management should be implemented to systemize the monitoring of adverse effects, performing actions to control and eliminate their damage. As part of these actions, Technovigilance is active in the procedures of acquisition, use and quality control of health products and equipment. This study aimed to construct and validate...

Indian industries need overall operational excellence for sustainable profitability and growth in the present age of global competitiveness. Among different quality and productivity improvement techniques, Six Sigma has emerged as one of the most effective breakthrough improvement strategies. Though Indian industries are exploring this improvement methodology to their advantage and reaping the ...

Purpose The purpose of this case study is to investigate inefficiency and downtime factors within a panel lamination process cell at timber component manufacturing company. Areas concern related predominantly the manual trimming or finishing range laminated panels for caravan leisure industry. intermittent feeding inputs material outputs was also investigated during study. Design/methodology/ap...