Title: Implementation of Six Sigma quality system in Celestica with practical examples

Authors: Leila Jannesari Ladani, Diganta Das, Jerry L. Cartwright, Robert Yenkner, Jafar Razmi

Addresses: CALCE Electronic Product and System Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA. ' CALCE Electronic Product and System Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA. ' Celestica, Inc., 5214 Palmer Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA. ' Celestica Inc., 102 Joseph Circle, Higganum, CT 06441, USA. ' University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA

Abstract: This paper presents the Six Sigma methodology and the way it is implemented in an EMS company. The importance of EMS industry and its role in electronic manufacturing are discussed. The competitive advantages of Six Sigma for EMS companies are presented. Qualities and responsibilities of infrastructure levels and training procedure at each level is presented. Greenbelt and Black Belt course of study at each step as used in Celestica is provided. A comparison between Six Sigma implementation in Celestica, General Electric and Motorola is provided. Two technical examples of the projects implemented successfully through DMAIC process in Celestica are provided.

Keywords: six sigma implementation; Celestica; EMS industry; defects reduction; training; soldering; electronics manufacturing; DMAIC methodology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2006.009370

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2006 Vol.2 No.1, pp.69 - 88

Published online: 23 Mar 2006 *

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