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Process Management Approach Reduces Scrap, Saves Alcoa Millions

Publication:
ASQ.ORG
Date:
May 2016
Pages:
pp. 1 - 5
Author(s):
Jacobsen, Janet

Abstract

A team at Alcoa Power and Propulsion sought to improve product quality, reduce waste and inefficiency, and cut costs. To achieve these goals, the team developed and implemented a structured process management approach across the business unit. By defining and then standardizing key processes, the unit minimized variation, shared best practices, and sustained improvements. The project improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs of poor quality, and saved millions of dollars.

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