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The Sixth Sigma: Achieve Breakthrough Performance Using Six Sigma

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Failure Analysis in Six Sigma Methods

Dyadem enables Maidstone to analyze its failure modes, eliminate root causes, improve quality, and operate efficiently.

... "Maidstone has saved hundreds of thousands of dollars through the use of Six Sigma methodology and Dyadem's FMEA Pro-7 Risk Management Software -- commonly used to improve quality in manufacturing but rarely seen in the consumer products sector. Maidstone produces more than 60 million donuts per week and wanted to ensure top quality while making sure its production operations were as efficient as possible. Dyadem has helped Maidstone significantly reduce costs while improving quality at its 400,000 square foot facility in Brantford, Ontario. " ...


Via Dyadem: Product Failure Analysis Software

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Sunday, April 08, 2007

Lean Program Expansion Supports Increased Cash Flow at Sealy

Sealy achieve good first quarter results through its lean manufacturing program
Sealy reports good performance in its first quarter. An increase in costs was offset by continued improvements in manufacturing efficiencies, through its lean program. ...

... "This, combined with the start-up of our new domestic latex facility, the further integration of the new North American management team, and the expansion of our lean manufacturing program, should allow Sealy to continue to grow its market share and cash flow. " ...


Via Sealy Inc.: First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results

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