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Six Sigma application in an Irish meat processing plant to improve process yields

Gilligan, Rebecca
; 
Moran, Rachel
; 
McDermott, Olivia
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2023-05-22
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Agri-Food Industry, Six Sigma, primal yields, Meat processing
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Gilligan, Rebecca, Moran, Rachel, & McDermott, Olivia. (2023). Six Sigma application in an Irish meat processing plant to improve process yields. The TQM Journal, 35(9), 210-230. doi: 10.1108/TQM-02-2023-0040
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This study aims to utilise Six Sigma in an Irish-based red meat processor to reduce process variability and improve yields. This is a case study within an Irish meat processor where the structured Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control methodology was utilised along with statistical analysis to highlight areas of the meat boning process to improve. Findings: The project led to using Six Sigma to identify and measure areas of process variation. This resulted in eliminating over-trimming of meat cuts, improving process capabilities, increasing revenue, and reducing meat wastage. In addition, key performance indicators and control charts, meat-cutting templates and smart cutting lasers were implemented.
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Emerald
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10.1108/TQM-02-2023-0040
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CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IE
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