Source : Punjab, India

Tangible Benefits:

After implementing the project yield loss is 3% i.e. reduction of 5.25%. Total savings from February 2009 to June 2009 are Rs.68,054, and from February 2009 to May 2010 are 3.50 laks or US$7,570.84. (As on 5th August 2008 US$1.00 = 46.23 Indian rupees)

Intangible Benefit:

Team work improved. A sense of achievement has been created amongst team members and other employees of the plant involved in the project. Learnt systematic and structured approach to recognize and solve problems which will be possible to apply to other problems as well. Quality of pouch packing improved and customer satisfaction also increased.