Application of the DMAIC cycle for cost reduction in a disposable diaper manufacturing industry

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v10i2.44292
Keywords:
six sigma, DMAIC Cycle, process improvement, cost reduction
Abstract

The present work is a case study that applies DMAIC in a disposable diaper manufacturing industry with the aim of identifying waste and proposing solutions. The work was divided into five stages (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) and initially identifies excessive consumption of two components of children's diapers. It then carries out an investigation and analysis of the production process to discover the causes of this problem, creates an action plan, carries out improvement actions and validates the effectiveness of the actions in order to reduce the environmental and financial impacts of the problem. The results show an estimated annual savings of approximately R$570,000.00, achieved without the need for investment. Finally, it creates control methods to ensure the benefits of the improvements implemented.

Author Biographies
  1. Pedro Eduardo Cassanti de Carvalho, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM

    Production Engineer graduated from the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro; experience in process improvement methodologies.

  2. Douglas Miranda, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM

    Engenheiro Mecatrônico pela UNICAMP, com mestrado e doutorado em Engenharia de Produção pela UFMG. Atuou no setor privado de 2004 a 2016 na área de Melhoria de Processos. Desde 2019 é professor na UFTM, atuando na área de Engenharia de Produção, predominantemente em Pesquisa Operacional (Heurísticas e Metaheurísticas), Engenharia da Qualidade, Ciência de Dados e Metodologias de Inovação Tecnológica.

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2024-06-10
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Carvalho, P. E. C. de, & Miranda, D. (2024). Application of the DMAIC cycle for cost reduction in a disposable diaper manufacturing industry. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 10(2), 275-295. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v10i2.44292