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This paper aimed to investigate the process of six-sigma implementation in an assembly process for vehicle parts. The Six Sigma objectives consists in reducing the occurrence of specific defects, scratches and deformation of the assembled doors, saving material and reducing costs for internal repairs. By implementation of Six Sigma, it was possible to improve the DPMO indices (Defects per Million Opportunities) with 70 percent and to analyze the quality characteristics considered critical for the monitored process, in order to determine the performance level of the product. The results indicate that with proper implementation of Six Sigma methodology it can be achieved a positive impact on the quality parts by reducing defects, improving the flexibility of the assembly process and customers’ satisfaction, too.
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Dumitrascu, DI., Dumitrascu, AE., Chiru, A. (2017). A Case Study Regarding the Implementation of Six Sigma in an Assembly Process for the Automotive Parts. In: Chiru, A., Ispas, N. (eds) CONAT 2016 International Congress of Automotive and Transport Engineering. CONAT 2016. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45447-4_71
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