ENHANCING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING QUALITY AND REDUCING VARIABILITY: THROUGH SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
The dissertation "Enhancing Automotive Manufacturing Quality and Reducing Variability Through Six Sigma Principles" provides a thorough analysis of the ways in which Six Sigma techniques can be applied to the automotive manufacturing sector to improve quality control, reduce variability, and boost operational efficiency. Utilizing a diverse of secondary data sources, such as industry reports, case studies, academic research articles, and one-on-one consultations, this study seeks to offer important insights into the implementation and efficacy of Six Sigma principles in the context of automotive manufacturing. By stressing the fundamental ideas of Six Sigma outlined by Deming and Juran and scrutinizing influential works in quality management, the literature study builds a solid theoretical basis. The study's goals and research questions centre on comprehending how Six Sigma improves quality and lowers variability in automobile production processes. This research finds important insights on how Six Sigma may improve quality control, lower process variability, and increase operational efficiency in the automobile manufacturing industry via thorough secondary data analysis. The research offers useful insights into using Six Sigma approaches, emphasizing the significance of staff involvement, data-driven decision-making, and leadership commitment in guaranteeing the success of Six Sigma projects. The thesis ends with suggestions for further research, such as investigating primary data gathering techniques, contrasting this methodology with other approaches to quality management, and using longitudinal analysis to monitor the long-term effects of Six Sigma projects. In summary, this dissertation advances our knowledge of how Six Sigma concepts may be used to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement in the automobile manufacturing sector. It also provides practitioners and stakeholders in the industry with insightful information
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 45
Keywords [en]
Six Sigma, automotive manufacturing, quality control, process variability, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, Deming, Juran, leadership commitment, data-driven decision-making
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53941OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-53941DiVA, id: diva2:1872994
Subject / course
Mechanical Engineering
Educational program
Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering, 60 credits
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-06-242024-06-182025-10-01Bibliographically approved