A leading manufacturer of wind turbine blades faced significant defects in the production of a critical component, the spar, leading to costly repairs and scrap. This issue was due to air inclusions and voids in the manufacturing process, requiring an urgent need to reduce defects and improve quality.
MetaExpert Stanislav led a Six Sigma DMAIC project to identify and control the critical parameters in the spar production process. By analyzing data and understanding the impact of equipment settings, particularly on one specific piece of equipment, the team was able to implement changes that significantly reduced defects.
The project successfully reduced air inclusions and voids in the spar production by 50%, leading to substantial savings. The reduction in defects and repairs saved the plant approximately half a million euros (500,000€) per year.
The project delivered a significant return on investment by reducing the cost of defects and improving overall process efficiency, with savings of 500,000€ annually.
This project demonstrated the power of Six Sigma methodology in achieving operational excellence. By focusing on critical process parameters and implementing data-driven improvements, the team was able to significantly reduce defects and achieve substantial cost savings.
MetaExpert skills needed: Six Sigma, DMAIC, process optimization, quality control, data analysis.
Contract Length: Four months, leading to immediate and impactful results in defect reduction and cost savings.
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