Initiatives of six-sigma in an automotive ancillary unit: A case study

Abstract

It is a commonly visible scenario in todays’ market, especially in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), where the focus is on quantity rather than quality. This paper explains the common high rejection problem of a SME and how the productivity levels were enhanced after the successful implementation of Six-Sigma DMAIC methodology. Once the project completion industry was able to acquire many tangible and intangible benefits, this paper offers a systematic step by step illustration of DMAIC methodology to help the other firms start similar productivity improvement initiatives.