Reducing Production Disturbances to Enhance Quality, Production Performance and Sustainability

Abstract

This thesis focuses on reducing the production disturbances at Plastteknik AB in order improve the quality of the product along with production performance and sustainability. With an aim to reduce the production disturbances, we gather both qualitative and quantitative data followed by analyzing the data in search of patterns in disturbances and then suggesting feasible solutions to those problem. Major stakeholders being Plastteknik AB, and their customers. This report encompasses information regarding the case study using Six Sigma DMAIC method and tools to identify the disturbance and analyzing the root causes. On the other hand, to have feasible solutions and recommendations to overcome the problems associated to have high quality of products. Concluding with presenting the outcomes of this thesis along with suitable solutions and recommendations to the identified problems.