Implementation of Six Sigma Methods with Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) as a Tool for Quality Improvement of Newspaper Products (Case Study: PT. ABC Manufacturing – Sidoarjo, East Java – Indonesia)

PT. ABC is a subsidiary of the JawaPos Group, founded in 1996, and one companies East Java engaged printing packaging. The products produced include magazines, books newspapers. Of all company's products, most significant defects found newspaper which 4% average production 806.598 copies produces moderate defect 22,743 2019. research was conducted to analyze sigma value determine factors product impact provide suggestions for quality improvement. In this research, method applied Six Sigma Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), by implementing carrying out stages method, namely DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Control). From results obtained are that company has several 181,943 consisting types defects, including damp paper, blurred colours, shaded printing, asymmetrical running printing. currently at 4.04 level, so corrective actions need be taken achieve six levels. By applying Effects (FMEA) it can seen frequent colour defect. Therefore recommended alternative solution repairs check ink replace with standard or have lower density, perform regular systematic machine checks, further guidance on standards operators involved.