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CS03 - ENERGÉTICOS - Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V., México

AHMSA has a strategic focus directed by senior managers where innovation is promoted at all levels. This presentation illustrates the process where faculties are given to the staff to take advantage of their effectiveness and their commitment within the organization, to solve their problems and use their resources in a creative way.

This project has been developed under the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and aligned with a strategy of cost reduction through the consumption of electricity. It also seeks to reduce environmental impact and comply with normative regulations.

The solution consists of the automation of the variable control system using technical and statistical knowledge such as correlation, hypothesis testing, and design of experiments, among others. The project successfully achieved financial savings, received recognition from managers, and obtained the highest award in national competitions.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a strategy of innovation change that involves all levels of the organization.
• Design participatory systems of teamwork.
• Design a strategy to apply different methodologies according to the nature of the project.
• Learn how to combine organizational development tools and the efficient use of the DMAIC methodology.
• Position advisors as a key element in the process and application of the lessons learned.