Data Analytics to Reduce Loss and Optimize Yieldcase for a Large Ductile Iron Pipe Manufacturer

THE BACKGROUND

Ductile iron is cast into iron pipes using centrifugal casting machines. These pipes are produced in two types and in various sizes with diameters ranging from 80-800 cm. The process runs 24 hours a day and on multiple production lines.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The client wanted to identify areas where the amount of loss could be reduced using data analytics. This was quantified as a 15% reduction in loss. Three specific areas were identified in regards to this process: availability, performance, and quality.