Scrap / Waste Reduction

Analytical Foundation

Pages 17-21
Why This Matters
Scrap and rework are direct cost leaks. Quality losses hide in FPY, PPM, and warranty costs. Real-time correlation of defects to production conditions enables root-cause identification and prevention.
Litmus Enables
  • Real-time quality event capture (scrap, rework, defects)
  • Correlation to production parameters, materials, and environmental factors
  • Chronic defect pattern detection and trending
  • Automated SPC and control limit alerts
  • Integration with MES for traceability and genealogy
Discovery Questions
Use these to guide client conversations
  • Current scrap rate: __%; FPY: __%; PPM: ____
  • Annual scrap cost: $____; warranty cost: $____
  • Top 5 defect types: ____, ____, ____, ____, ____
  • How is scrap currently captured and classified?
  • What is the correlation between defects and production conditions?