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Fresnillo Plc increased its monthly revenue by over $2 million using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Minitab Statistical Software to examine the silver recovery process at its Saucito mine.

Find out how a Six Sigma team at Mosaic Corporation, armed with an excellent knowledge of process improvement and powerful tools including Minitab Statistical Software, increased productivity by more than 50 percent—and made a financial impact of more than $12 million per year.

With Minitab Statistical Software, Newcrest Mining can get an additional load of ore per truck each day from its Cadia Hill mine.

A project team at Grupo Mutual, one of Costa Rica’s leading financial institutions sought to improve the cash flow among 55 of its bank branches. Using Lean Six Sigma methods and Minitab Statistical Software enabled the team to increase revenue by $1.1 million.

With the current growth of the financial firm—and plans for future expansion—Edward Jones wanted to ensure its world-class service continues to exceed customers’ expectations. Armed with Lean Six Sigma tactics and the statistical tools in Minitab Statistical Software, the business process improvement team at Edward Jones set out to assess how the firm could continue to meet its high customer service standards in the midst of increasing service demands.

The City of Tyler, Texas has saved more than $5 million through Lean Six Sigma projects. In one such project, city employees used Minitab Statistical Software to show that using less magnesium hydroxide to treat wastewater still ensured compliance with state regulations—while shaving some $80,000 in expenses.

Indiana’s second-largest city used Minitab and Six Sigma to improve municipal services—and save millions of dollars.

当 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. 为了更高效地生产更多的这三种凝血药物时，利用 Minitab Statistical Software 的机器学习功能来确定用于提高生产中所使用的细胞培养物产出的方法。

在 100 多年的历史中，Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) 实现了许多质量里程碑。最近，其质量旅程中又添加了精益六西格玛工具和 Minitab 统计分析软件，用于协助改进以患者为中心的护理。

出于对质量和安全的考量，CRC 在 2014 年 4 月委托 Connections Health Solutions 承接其管理工作。Connections 在菲尼克斯运营着一家规模更大的危机机构，凭借着多年来在该机构累积的运营经验，其采用精益六西格玛方法对用来评估、收治和治疗患者的流程进行了重新设计。Connections 团队使用 Minitab Statistical Software 来衡量其成效，其中就包括对及时性、护理质量和患者整体体验是否得到显著改进予以评估。

With Minitab Statistical Software, the Riverview Hospital Association Lean Six Sigma team was able to perform data analysis to identify patient groups who were scoring lower on patient satisfaction survey questions. This allowed the team to target process improvement efforts to specific patient populations.

When RightSource pharmacy implemented a new prescription management system, its productivity dropped and orders began backing up. Implementing a Lean Six Sigma project using Minitab allowed the company to reduce work-in-progress inventory by 40% and save money at every step.

During an assessment of its angioplasty process for patients suffering from heart attacks, Cathay General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would help save lives. The tools provided by Minitab allowed healthcare professionals to confidently introduce new treatment options that led to a decrease in the patients’ hospital stay and an increased savings in medical resources.

Akron Children’s Hospital examined its Home Care billing process using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Minitab Statistical Software. Data analysis enabled both homebound and ambulatory patients to receive quality medical care, and decreased the number of days from delivery to billing by 90%.

During Boston Scientific’s annual assessment of their materials and processes, the medical device manufacturer used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would validate the pouch-sealing process used to package guidewires. The tools provided by Minitab allowed engineers to confidently move forward with the introduction of a new pouch that streamlined packaging across several departments of the corporation and led to a substantial reduction in material costs.

With the launch of Via Christi’s Center for Clinical Excellence, the healthcare provider created a team of 5 people, all with Lean and Six Sigma training, to complete projects to make patient care more consistent and its operations more efficient. To perform the data analysis necessary to complete the various projects, Via Christi process improvement teams rely on Minitab Statistical Software.

The largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio used Minitab to analyze their Lean Six Sigma project data, which helped them to decrease their rate of unplanned breathing tube removals for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit—preventing patient setbacks and reducing length of stay.

The largest pediatric health care provider in northeast Ohio uses quality techniques pioneered in industry to reduce patient waiting times and make many other improvements. And they trust Minitab Statistical Software to help them analyze their data and understand the results.

当 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. 为了更高效地生产更多的这三种凝血药物时，利用 Minitab Statistical Software 的机器学习功能来确定用于提高生产中所使用的细胞培养物产出的方法。

50 多年的时间里，USC 咨询集团 (USCCG) 始终致力于推进卓越运营，以改善企业财务状况并提供真正价值为己任。USCCG 能够跨整个供应链改进过程和运营，从而协助各公司发挥最大潜能。

全球橡胶混炼龙头企业 HEXPOL Compounding 的专家对分享其市场知识和创新成果感到无比自豪，从汽车业、建筑业、健康产业直到能源业、石油及天然气等多个行业，该公司均为其客户提供了适用于其应用环境的理想解决方案。

Tate & Lyle 是食品与饮料行业的全球领导者，他们的口号是“生产优质食品”，在以下领域有着令人惊叹的辉煌成就：将玉米、木薯淀粉和其他原料制作成配料，以改进食品的口感、质地和营养。该公司在美国最知名的产品之一是甜味剂 SPLENDA® 三氯蔗糖。当 Tate & Lyle 面临玉米葡萄糖精制过程的挑战时，该公司选择 Minitab 软件来解决问题。

Analyzing and acting on data transformed the way Crayola does business and has enabled the company to concentrate resources where they'll have the biggest impact.

Anheuser-Busch InBev reduced production line downtime for switching beer brands by 34% and saved more than $430,000.

Thailand’s leading sugar exporter, Thai Roong Ruang Sugar Group, used Minitab Statistical Software to evaluate and standardize its employee review process in order to address potential bias among managers. Using data analysis, the team established a fair compensation plan that avoids unfair promotions.

During Boston Scientific’s annual assessment of their materials and processes, the medical device manufacturer used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would validate the pouch-sealing process used to package guidewires. The tools provided by Minitab allowed engineers to confidently move forward with the introduction of a new pouch that streamlined packaging across several departments of the corporation and led to a substantial reduction in material costs.

Medtronic’s Black Belt candidates come from many different educational backgrounds, which made training difficult. To make sure candidates shared a common understanding of statistical methods and maximize their potential to succeed, Medtronic turned to Quality Trainer, Minitab’s e-learning course on statistics for quality.

在福特嘉年华上市之前，福特汽车公司相信 Minitab 提供的统计工具是交付优质产品并成功上市所必需的。 

The diverse range of statistical knowledge among Cummins Inc.'s employees made teaching new Six Sigma trainees a challenge. Then the company tried Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning course that teaches Green Belts, Black Belts and other quality professionals the statistics they need. Integrating Quality Trainer into their training program has helped Cummins roll out Six Sigma to more employees.

A quality expert at Bobcat used Minitab Statistical Software to increase the speed of a laser-cutting process while improving part quality, for a potential impact of more than $1 million.

Stryker, a leading medical technology company, credits their success to their culture of constant improvement. To make sure employees have the statistical knowledge they need, the company trusts Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning course that teaches quality statistics and how to analyze data with Minitab Statistical Software.

When the amount of “mill scale” on steel rod from OneSteel’s Laverton Rod Mill began affecting yield and profitability at the company’s wire mill, the company used Six Sigma and the power of Minitab Statistical Software to find solutions—and demonstrate their success.

Find out how a Six Sigma team at Mosaic Corporation, armed with an excellent knowledge of process improvement and powerful tools including Minitab Statistical Software, increased productivity by more than 50 percent—and made a financial impact of more than $12 million per year.

DuPont Building Innovations reduced the amount of landfill waste they generated from 81 million pounds per year to zero. The global Six Sigma team that achieved this goal used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze and make sense of the tremendous amount of data gathered throughout the project.

During Boston Scientific’s annual assessment of their materials and processes, the medical device manufacturer used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would validate the pouch-sealing process used to package guidewires. The tools provided by Minitab allowed engineers to confidently move forward with the introduction of a new pouch that streamlined packaging across several departments of the corporation and led to a substantial reduction in material costs.

Medtronic’s Black Belt candidates come from many different educational backgrounds, which made training difficult. To make sure candidates shared a common understanding of statistical methods and maximize their potential to succeed, Medtronic turned to Quality Trainer, Minitab’s e-learning course on statistics for quality.

Stryker, a leading medical technology company, credits their success to their culture of constant improvement. To make sure employees have the statistical knowledge they need, the company trusts Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning course that teaches quality statistics and how to analyze data with Minitab Statistical Software.

Fresnillo Plc increased its monthly revenue by over $2 million using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Minitab Statistical Software to examine the silver recovery process at its Saucito mine.

Find out how a Six Sigma team at Mosaic Corporation, armed with an excellent knowledge of process improvement and powerful tools including Minitab Statistical Software, increased productivity by more than 50 percent—and made a financial impact of more than $12 million per year.

With Minitab Statistical Software, Newcrest Mining can get an additional load of ore per truck each day from its Cadia Hill mine.

Global chemical company Buckman transformed its business by training technical sales associates to use data analysis and Minitab to help customers improve their processes, provide more value to customers, and drive sales—impacting the bottom line.

During Boston Scientific’s annual assessment of their materials and processes, the medical device manufacturer used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would validate the pouch-sealing process used to package guidewires. The tools provided by Minitab allowed engineers to confidently move forward with the introduction of a new pouch that streamlined packaging across several departments of the corporation and led to a substantial reduction in material costs.

During an assessment of its angioplasty process for patients suffering from heart attacks, Cathay General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would help save lives. The tools provided by Minitab allowed healthcare professionals to confidently introduce new treatment options that led to a decrease in the patients’ hospital stay and an increased savings in medical resources.

Medtronic’s Black Belt candidates come from many different educational backgrounds, which made training difficult. To make sure candidates shared a common understanding of statistical methods and maximize their potential to succeed, Medtronic turned to Quality Trainer, Minitab’s e-learning course on statistics for quality.

在福特嘉年华上市之前，福特汽车公司相信 Minitab 提供的统计工具是交付优质产品并成功上市所必需的。 

The largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio used Minitab to analyze their Lean Six Sigma project data, which helped them to decrease their rate of unplanned breathing tube removals for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit—preventing patient setbacks and reducing length of stay.

The diverse range of statistical knowledge among Cummins Inc.'s employees made teaching new Six Sigma trainees a challenge. Then the company tried Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning course that teaches Green Belts, Black Belts and other quality professionals the statistics they need. Integrating Quality Trainer into their training program has helped Cummins roll out Six Sigma to more employees.

A quality expert at Bobcat used Minitab Statistical Software to increase the speed of a laser-cutting process while improving part quality, for a potential impact of more than $1 million.

Stryker, a leading medical technology company, credits their success to their culture of constant improvement. To make sure employees have the statistical knowledge they need, the company trusts Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning course that teaches quality statistics and how to analyze data with Minitab Statistical Software.

When the amount of “mill scale” on steel rod from OneSteel’s Laverton Rod Mill began affecting yield and profitability at the company’s wire mill, the company used Six Sigma and the power of Minitab Statistical Software to find solutions—and demonstrate their success.

The largest pediatric health care provider in northeast Ohio uses quality techniques pioneered in industry to reduce patient waiting times and make many other improvements. And they trust Minitab Statistical Software to help them analyze their data and understand the results.

Find out how a Six Sigma team at Mosaic Corporation, armed with an excellent knowledge of process improvement and powerful tools including Minitab Statistical Software, increased productivity by more than 50 percent—and made a financial impact of more than $12 million per year.

With Minitab Statistical Software, Newcrest Mining can get an additional load of ore per truck each day from its Cadia Hill mine.

DuPont Building Innovations reduced the amount of landfill waste they generated from 81 million pounds per year to zero. The global Six Sigma team that achieved this goal used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze and make sense of the tremendous amount of data gathered throughout the project.

When RightSource pharmacy implemented a new prescription management system, its productivity dropped and orders began backing up. Implementing a Lean Six Sigma project using Minitab allowed the company to reduce work-in-progress inventory by 40% and save money at every step.

Global chemical company Buckman transformed its business by training technical sales associates to use data analysis and Minitab to help customers improve their processes, provide more value to customers, and drive sales—impacting the bottom line.

During an assessment of its angioplasty process for patients suffering from heart attacks, Cathay General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan used Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data that would help save lives. The tools provided by Minitab allowed healthcare professionals to confidently introduce new treatment options that led to a decrease in the patients’ hospital stay and an increased savings in medical resources.

A project team at Grupo Mutual, one of Costa Rica’s leading financial institutions sought to improve the cash flow among 55 of its bank branches. Using Lean Six Sigma methods and Minitab Statistical Software enabled the team to increase revenue by $1.1 million.

With the current growth of the financial firm—and plans for future expansion—Edward Jones wanted to ensure its world-class service continues to exceed customers’ expectations. Armed with Lean Six Sigma tactics and the statistical tools in Minitab Statistical Software, the business process improvement team at Edward Jones set out to assess how the firm could continue to meet its high customer service standards in the midst of increasing service demands.

Energy supply specialist Socomec used Minitab Statistical Software and Lean Six Sigma methods to measure and improve its sales operations.

To investigate high employee attrition, the human resources department of a large manufacturer of aerospace engine parts conducted a Lean Six Sigma project and relied on the statistical tools in Minitab Statistical Software to analyze the data.

The largest pediatric health care provider in northeast Ohio uses quality techniques pioneered in industry to reduce patient waiting times and make many other improvements. And they trust Minitab Statistical Software to help them analyze their data and understand the results.