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Multivariate Six Sigma in Industry 4.0

The company specialises in the production of a notable product at a cutting-edge chemical plant, operating within the Industry 4.0 context.

What was our challenge?

What was our challenge?

What was our challenge?

Variability Control and Process Optimisation

The company was experiencing significant economic losses due to the variability of product purity and production volume.

Goals

Improve the purity of the product

Optimise the production volume

Identify and correct causal factors

Reduce economic losses

RESULTS ACHIEVED

RESULTS ACHIEVED

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Successful Implementation of ‘Multivariate Six Sigma’

The application of multivariate techniques within the Six Sigma methodology enabled the identification and rectification of issues within the process, resulting in enhanced product purity and notable improvements in efficiency and cost savings.

Increased product purity
+140.000€ annual savings
More efficient processes

SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY

SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY

How we had applied each of the DMAIC phases to the project

Define

It was established that there were issues with the variability of the purity and volume of the product in question.

Define

It was established that there were issues with the variability of the purity and volume of the product in question.

Measure

A total of 17,147 batches were subjected to historical data collection, encompassing process and quality variables.

Measure

A total of 17,147 batches were subjected to historical data collection, encompassing process and quality variables.

Analyze

Multivariate techniques, namely principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS), were employed to identify the critical factors and correlations affecting product purity.

Analyze

Multivariate techniques, namely principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS), were employed to identify the critical factors and correlations affecting product purity.

Improve

Based on the findings, changes were implemented to address issues related to the reagents used.

Improve

Based on the findings, changes were implemented to address issues related to the reagents used.

Control

A continuous monitoring system was put in place to guarantee long-term process stability and product quality.

Control

A continuous monitoring system was put in place to guarantee long-term process stability and product quality.

SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY

How we had applied each of the DMAIC phases to the project

Define

It was established that there were issues with the variability of the purity and volume of the product in question.

Measure

A total of 17,147 batches were subjected to historical data collection, encompassing process and quality variables.

Analyze

Multivariate techniques, namely principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS), were employed to identify the critical factors and correlations affecting product purity.

Improve

Based on the findings, changes were implemented to address issues related to the reagents used.

Control

A continuous monitoring system was put in place to guarantee long-term process stability and product quality.

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meet your objectives

We facilitate

  • empowerment

  • innovation

  • technology

  • trust

  • transformation

to drive our customers' success

Arrange a meeting with us and we will collaborate with you to create a bespoke strategy that addresses your particular requirements.

meet your objectives

We facilitate

  • empowerment

  • innovation

  • technology

  • trust

  • transformation

to drive our customers' success

Arrange a meeting with us and we will collaborate with you to create a bespoke strategy that addresses your particular requirements.

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Contact

Please do not hesitate to contact us

Should you require further details regarding our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Simply complete the form and we will respond with the information you need in a timely manner.

At Kensight, we provide you with the knowledge to make data analytics your most strategic ally, increasing your company's productivity and achieving maximum profitability.

© 2024 Kensight. All rights reserved.

Contact

Please do not hesitate to contact us

Should you require further details regarding our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Simply complete the form and we will respond with the information you need in a timely manner.

At Kensight, we provide you with the knowledge to make data analytics your most strategic ally, increasing your company's productivity and achieving maximum profitability.

© 2024 Kensight. All rights reserved.