2009 Team Project Summaries
Alcoa, Inc. — Controlling Surface Roughness Using Visual Process Management
Aloca, TN USA
Presentation: Tuesday, May 19, 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: MCC – 200E
Type of Team: Process Control/Process Improvement
Visual process management was rapidly deployed by operators to control surface roughness of aluminum sheets. Reduced variability eliminated customer returns and increased throughput, helping to set production records and significantly reducing cost for the team’s plant.
