9. Process Defects 58% of defects within the process sample were received Friday through Sunday.
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12. Pilot Pre-Pilot 1.61 Sigma 2.09 Sigma Special cause data points include items sent to other departments, July 4 holiday, and the loss of 1 FTE to disability.
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Editor's Notes
40% defects over 4 th quarter 2002. Project will reduce to 25% based on 48 hour allowable turnaround. Overtime costs will be reduced by 25% Cost of poor quality: 2002 overtime: over $45,000 for the year. FS & Voyager Backup during weekdays: Estimated at over $150,000 per year in lost productivity. Total of $195,000 per year in Cost of Poor Quality. Savings of 25%=$49,000 Savings of 50%= $97,000
Refer to actual survey:
Illustration of all defects within sample 42% overall defect rate for the sample, which is consistent with the total population. 58% of all defects are from e-mails received on a weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)