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DMADV Project Saves $2 Million for Brazilian Mining Company
- Publication:
- ASQ.ORG
- Date:
- March 2016
- Pages:
- pp. 1 - 6
- Author(s):
- Jacobsen, Janet
Abstract
A Six Sigma team at Samarco Mining developed a low-energy iron ore pellet to meet customer needs and internal goals. Using the DMADV methodology and a variety of quality tools, the team helped Samarco realize more than $2 million in savings annually through this project. The team was named a finalist in ASQ’s 2015 International Team Excellence Awards competition.