Performance improvement of manufacturing industry by reducing the Defectives using Six Sigma Methodologies
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Studies have investigated how quality management can be employed in lean manufacturing to improve the performance of various issues in the whole business processes of various industries.This research work develops an application guideline for the assessment, improvement, and control of wastes in garment industry using six-sigma improvement methodology.Improvements in the quality of processes lead to cost reductions as well as service enhancements.An attempt is made to introduce and implement DMAIC methodology in Sun garment industry located in Coimbatore. Define PhaseResearch Case: As quality plays a pivotal role in all aspects of life, reducing the number of defectives in garment industry is an important function.Garment industries in India are facing stiff competition from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and China.At this critical juncture, it is paramount for the manufacturers to reduce defects in their products and become competitive. Problem Statement: The garment industries are suffering from high rate of rejections of their products. Goal Statement :o To reduce the defect% to minimum level and thereby improve quality, reduce wastes and increase productivity Team : 3 members CTQ (Critical to Quality Characteristic) : Defective % of shirts SIPOC:The SIPOC Table .1.1 is developed to identify the requirements of the customers and other processes.
Source: IOSR Journal of Engineering
Authors: I.E.M Dept, M.S.R.I.T, Bangalore-560054, Chethan Kumar C S, N V R Naidu
Institution: Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering Tirupati
Language: English
Subfield: Management Information Systems
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2325302736