Title: Application of Six Sigma methodology in efficiency enhancement and scrap reduction in a water-bottling company

Authors: Panagiotis N. Tsonis, George J. Besseris, Constantinos Stergiou

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Educational Institute of Piraeus, P. Ralli and Thivon Avenue 250, Aigaleo 12224, Athens, Greece; Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE, London, UK. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Educational Institute of Piraeus, P. Ralli and Thivon Avenue 250, Aigaleo 12224, Athens, Greece; Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE, London, UK. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Educational Institute of Piraeus, P. Ralli and Thivon Avenue 250, Aigaleo 12224, Athens, Greece; Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE, London, UK

Abstract: The present study is referring to the implementation of a Six Sigma project in the manufacturing sector. The methodologies and tools that Six Sigma employs in a project application and the critical factors for a successful Six Sigma implementation in the manufacturing industry are presented through a case study, referring to a successful Six Sigma implementation project in a water bottling factory.

Keywords: DMAIC; six sigma; scrap reduction; operational improvement; performance improvement; water bottling operations; efficiency enhancement; manufacturing industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2011.040677

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2011 Vol.6 No.4, pp.301 - 320

Published online: 15 Jun 2011 *

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