Lean Six Sigma In Dyeing Processes

If one looks at the link - http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/12/1105/problems-in-dyeing-and-their-remedies3.asp the article provides insight on fabric defects during processing.

The key element to be noted here is that the actual (validated) causes are not mentioned. The column heading mentions "probable causes". This is where Six Sigma comes in. If a chronic problem is to be addresses, we need to dig deeper and move from probable causes to the real validated causes. Six Sigma techniques help in this (this becomes the primary purpose of the Analyze phase in the D-M-A-I-C sequence).

A Six Sigma project focuses on a systematic approach towards chronic problem solving. To ensure that this write up portrays the right message, I must add that chronic problems are not just related to technical defects. Reducing the dyeing process time or matching customer dye color requirements perfectly could be taken up as Six Sigma projects as well.

Overview on DMAIC can be understood from this article - http://forum.benchmarksixsigma.com/topic/702-what-is-six-sigma/