Six Sigma Project in a Vendor Company of Transmission Systems for Automotive Insdustry: A Brazilian Experience

Abstract

Six Sigma has been gaining more and more space in business as a very effective tool to solve structural problems by reducing the process variation and supply of products and services within the needs of customers. The main way that seeks to achieve this goal is through the development of projects for improvement. In this paper an analysis of a project cost reduction tool in an industry supply systems for the automotive industry is presented. The research methodology used in the study is based on case study accompanied by exploratory research. Data analysis provided positive evidence that the factors mentioned influence effectively the success and consolidation of Six Sigma and its tools in the company studied.