Use Pareto before chasing every finishing reject
Apply Pareto analysis to prioritize textile finishing defects by frequency and impact.
A finishing team has six visible reject categories and only one improvement slot this week. Pareto analysis: define categories, count consistently, sort by loss, choose the vital few The common trap is to chase the loudest complaint or the newest defect. Pareto requires a consistent measurement window and a category definition that matches the decision. Define categories Shade band, oil stain, width miss, pin hole, hand-feel complaint, bowing. Use categories that a process team can investigate. Choose measure Use reject count for first pass; add cost if claim value differs widely. The measure should match the improvement decision. Sort data…
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