Digitisation/ automation of error identification in manufacturing
- Client sector: Life sciences
- Client sub sector: Medical device manufacturing
- Summary results of the Lean Ireland engagement: 25% reduction in Waste using SPC. Implemented automated SPC, for stations identified as critical to quality by regression analysis of complaint data
Problem statement
Client had no live trending of critical quality parameters
Objective
To simplify and error proof data collection on critical process parameters. To make the data available numerically and graphically in real time.
Lean Ireland consulting/training work
Conducted Regression Analysis to identify the critical to quality parameters affecting customer complaints. Worked with Controls Engineers to access data and make it usable for live tracking and trending.
Detailed results of the client work
Using free SPC Software for Power BI, implemented automated SPC, linking machine, databases and Operations Management.
Consulting/training nature of engagement
Onsite consulting and training with client operations and quality team