Six Sigma Peak Efficiency

Dow Corning is recognized by the American Chemistry Council for its energy efficiency, which was accomplished using Six Sigma techniques. ...

... "Many distillation columns operate the same way year after year and not running at optimum conditions compounds energy losses. The Carrollton site implemented a Six Sigma project to bring a column up to peak efficiency, and then replicate the results on a similar process. " ...

Via Madison Courier: Dow Corning wins award

Six Sigma Freight Logistics Improvements Seen

The size of the opportunity to improve logistics cycle times is significant. Identification of critical variables using Six Sigma techniques and deployment of a new operating model for scheduling deliveries will bring improvement. Benefits are realized by optimizing the amount of vehicles waiting at any point in time, so that overall wait times are decreased. ...

... "Using a Six Sigma model to improve productivity and efficiency, the Rosehill project cut waiting times for scheduled trucks, and more than 75% of daily movements are now using the scheduling service. " ...

Via Transport & Logistics: Truck Logistics Improvement

Six Sigma Supplier Development

Xcitec uses Six Sigma methodology to create supplier optimization projects that translate into successful supplier relationships. ...

... "Xcitec supplier development based on Six Sigma is carried out in 5 process steps (DMAIC = define, measure, analyze, improve, control): development projects are defined, measures established, causes documented and corresponding solutions and goals are set. Process progress is routinely measured and monitored in order to secure supplier development and to sustainably optimize cooperation with suppliers. Supplier and purchasers receive regular updates regarding development progress and the degree of implementation for the optimization measures. " ...

Via Xcitec: Strategic Purchasing