Minitab Statistical Software

Minitab Statistical Software helped Newcrest Mining Limited improve truck speed at the Cadia Hill mine. The challenge was slow trucks causing delays and lost productivity. The team used Minitab to co...llect and analyze data on truck speed. They found that ramp slope and fuel injectors were key factors. After adjusting the ramp grade, truck speed increased. This allowed each truck to carry an extra load of ore per 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 to increase machine speed and part quality. The goal was to boost production speeds by 15%. This wo...uld save the cost of an extra laser and reduce outsourcing. Minitab enabled efficient data gathering and analysis for better results.
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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 to analyze and optimize the carpet manufac...turing process. They found that machine settings caused visible brush marks. Using Minitab's Design of Experiment tools, they removed the defect while keeping the carpet plush and durable. This led to a successful vehicle launch and maintained Ford's high quality standards.
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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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