Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement of printed circuit board production through systematic elimination of 68% flow-stoppers in just two months using Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Situation: The global technology leader in specialty materials for automotive, wireless and mobile … [Read more...] about Materials: Solving Bottlenecks to Boost Throughput
Quality Excellence Program (QEP) for a global ingredients manufacturer to reduce first-time-incorrect (FTI) rate of product mixes delivered to the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage companies. Strengthening quality gates and streamlining processes for risk-identification and problem-solving … [Read more...] about Beverage Production: PDCA Cuts Non-Quality Costs
Quality Excellence Program (QEP) for a global energy metering company with focus on product reliability to reduce field-failure rates and costs for warranty and repair. Set up 9 quality task forces to identify risks using FMEA framework, implemented 8D process to identify and eliminate … [Read more...] about Energy Metering: Quality Program Cuts Cost
Quality Excellence Program (QEP) for large engine manufacturer to improve process capability and product reliability, resulting in $59 million warranty cost reductions in 7 months. Upgraded quality system and redesigned management processes to create full transparency of product performance and … [Read more...] about Diesel Engines: Warranty Cost Reduction