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Minitab Statistical Software helped Newcrest Mining Limited improve haul truck speeds at the Cadia Hill mine. The team used Minitab to plan data collection and analyze factors affecting truck speed. ...They found that ramp slope and fuel injectors were key. Adjusting the ramp grade led to faster truck speeds. As a result, Newcrest Mining can now get an extra load of ore per truck each day.
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Minitab Statistical Software helped a semiconductor plant in Thailand forecast electricity use. The plant needed to predict energy costs to manage budgets and keep production running. The team analyz...ed three years of data using six standard models and one new method. They used Minitab to find the most accurate way to predict electricity use. This helped the plant make better financial decisions and maximize profits.
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Minitab Engage helped KYOCERA AVX standardize its customer complaint system across more than 30 global plants. The company wanted to unify templates and training, improve real-time visibility, and br...ing customer feedback into R&D and planning. Minitab Engage allowed them to build templates, monitor improvement projects, and roll up key metrics for management. This solution made it easier to share lessons learned and support decision-making across locations.
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Minitab Statistical Software helped Bobcat Company improve its laser-cutting process. Bobcat wanted faster production and better cut quality. The team used Minitab to analyze data and find the best m...achine settings. They aimed for a 15% increase in production speed. This would save the cost of an extra laser and reduce outsourcing. The project focused on efficiency and quality in manufacturing.
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Minitab Statistical Software helped Ford Motor Company fix a carpet defect before the 2011 Ford Fiesta launch. The Body Interior Six Sigma team used Minitab's Design of Experiment tools to find the c...ause of brush marks on carpets. They worked with the supplier to adjust machine settings without losing plushness or durability. The solution improved carpet quality and supported a successful vehicle launch. Ford kept its high standards and customer satisfaction with Minitab's analytics.
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Minitab statistical software helped DuPont Building Innovations achieve zero landfill waste in three years. The team used Minitab for data analysis, regression, and DOE to track and reduce over 81 mi...llion pounds of waste across 15 sites. They repurposed or recycled all waste, turning Corian scrap into landscape stone and other byproducts into new materials. The project generated $2.2 million in revenue and saved $400,000 in costs in one year. No capital expenditure was required to reach these sustainability goals.
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