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🚀 DMAIC – A Data-Driven Roadmap for Continuous Improvement Credits Six Sigma Manufacturing 🔹 D – DEFINE 📌 Problem Statement: High customer complaints due to delivery delays and machining quality issues. 📌 Project Charter created with clear goals, team members, scope, and timeline. 📌 CTQ (Critical to Quality) identified: ✅ Quality ✅ Dimension Accuracy ✅ Surface Finish ✅ Delivery Performance ✅ Safety 🔹 M – MEASURE 📊 Baseline Performance: 🔸 PPM: 4500 → Target < 1500 🔸 On-Time Delivery: 78% → Target > 95% 🔸 Rework: 8.7% → Target < 2% 🔸 First Pass Yield: 85% → Target > 98% 📈 Process Capability: ✅ Cp = 1.33 ⚠️ Cpk = 1.12 (Target > 1.33) 🔹 A – ANALYZE 🔍 Root Cause Analysis using: ✅ Fishbone Diagram (Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, Environment) ✅ 5 Why Analysis ✅ Pareto Chart 🎯 Root Causes Identified: ❌ Improper Tool Selection ❌ Lack of Standard Work ❌ Inadequate Inspection System ❌ Operator Training Gaps 🔹 I – IMPROVE 💡 Improvement Actions Implemented: ✅ Standard Work Instructions ✅ SOP Updates ✅ Operator Training ✅ In-Process Inspection ✅ Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing) ✅ 5S Implementation ✅ Preventive Maintenance ✅ Tool Life Monitoring ✅ Quality Check Sheets 📊 Pilot Results: 🚀 PPM: 4500 → 1200 🚀 On-Time Delivery: 78% → 97% 🚀 Rework: 8.7% → 1.6% 🚀 First Pass Yield: 85% → 99.5% 🔹 C – CONTROL 📋 Control Plan Established: ✅ SPC Monitoring (X-Bar Chart) ✅ Control Charts with UCL & LCL ✅ Standardized Inspection Frequency ✅ Updated SOPs & Work Instructions ✅ Regular Audits & Reviews ✅ Continuous Operator Training 📚 Lessons Learned ✔️ Follow Standard Work ✔️ Perform Regular Inspections ✔️ Focus on Continuous Improvement ✔️ Teamwork Drives Sustainable Results _______________________________________ Learn Toyota’s proven production system through our TPS Program led by experts from Japan. https://lnkd.in/gsh9f3uG