Likom uses the 6 Sigma management tool as a methodology to improve our business processes, manufacturing efficiency, capacity utilisation, strategic vendor relations and customer response time.

    Since the launch of the 6 Sigma programme in March 2001, Likom has seen positive bottom-line impact from growth benefits, cost savings efficiencies and quality improvements as 6 Sigma touches everything that goes on in Likom, transforming what and how people work as Likom strives for near perfection in every process.

    Likom Caseworks has managed to achieve its target of improving the yield at the final assembly area from 97.5% to 98.5%. The project concentrates on improving layout, productivity and minimising work in progress. This provides instant feedback and reduces handling, rework and non-value added costs which could add up to savings of RM150,000 a year.

    In the case of Likom CMS, the re-layout of the Surface Mounted Technology line and management of facility to improve utilisation has enabled the company to increase hourly output by 35%. This activity has resulted in extra production capacity to cater for complete products and enhanced the flexibility of scheduling to meet customers' requirement for just in time delivery.

    To conclude, we are committed to making 6 Sigma Breakthrough Strategy as part of our everyday work culture.