Case Study: Stanley Black & Decker reduces defects and rework by 20% with Advantive WinSPC

Stanley Black & Decker reduces RPM defects and rework by 20% with Advantive

Stanley Black & Decker, the world's leading producer of power tools, sought to improve productivity and product yield at its Tampa plant to maintain its competitive edge. The challenge involved reducing high RPM defect metrics in the saw blade manufacturing process while supporting the company's Six Sigma initiatives. To address this, they implemented Advantive's WinSPC, a statistical process control software solution.

Advantive's WinSPC solution integrated with existing systems to automatically monitor processes and alert operators of issues. This implementation allowed Stanley Black & Decker to control its saw tooth setting and coating processes more effectively. The measurable results included a 20% reduction in RPM defect metrics and rework, optimized process conditions for higher yields, and the attainment of a full return on investment within just six months.

Stanley Black & Decker