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Defect reduction in a capacitor manufacturing process through Six Sigma concept: A case study

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: In the present scenario, the Six Sigma tools and techniques are used by various manufacturing industries, exporting industries and even service organizations.It focuses on improving the quality of the products, cutting down the extra costs, reducing the variations and satisfying the customers.This case study follows the Six Sigma tools called DMAIC methodology to identify and analyze various root causes of the capacitors rejection problems, which influence the performance of the company and suggests solutions to counter with it.The issue not only causes financial loss to the company but also hinders future growth in form of customer dissatisfaction.The results of the implementation indicate significant improvement in the quality of the product and cost reduction.

Source: Management Science Letters

DOI: 10.5267/j.msl.2018.11.014

Authors: Ravi Shankar Raman, Yadavalli Basavaraj

Institutions: ABES Engineering College, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Ballari Institute of Technology & Management

Language: English

Topic: Quality and Supply Management

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2904821629

FWCI: 6.402

Cites: 17

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10