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Reduce Blast Delays A Six Sigma
project was initiated to reduce the average time of blast delays in 2007 of
52 minutes by 20% to 41 minutes. The
current projected cost benefit of the project is $379k (annually). Production blast delays are caused by having to park up equipment to
conduct blasting operations. A blast
delay is defined as the time from when production is stopped, until it is
started again, for the purposes of blasting.
This impacts production by reducing the amount of available time for
equipment to operate. A team was formed to examine the process specifics, identify
opportunities for improvement, establish the root causes for some of the
problems associated with daily blasting operations, implement solutions and
recommend measures for a sustained performance. Six Sigma problem solving
methodologies and tools were used to deliver continuous business improvement
through lean and consistent performance.
The main achievements to date has been improving communication within the
business and developing a control plan to ensure improvements are
sustained. |
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