Manama: APM Terminals Bahrain, operators of Khalifa bin Salman Port (KBSP), has announced the completion of a Green Belt Six Sigma Project.

This further improves Container Freight Shed (CFS) processes based on the Lean Six Sigma Methodology.

The project said the firm was part of its strategic objective to bolster commercial operations and in line with findings from a Voice of the Customer session held with key stakeholders.

Lean Six Sigma is a structured, problem-solving approach designed to help master techniques to improve process performance and consistency within an organisation.

To date, more than 30 APM Terminals Bahrain employees are certified, with one achieving Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and one Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

APM Terminals, Bahrain managing director Mark Hardiman said as part of the project methodology, the Voice of the Customer was gathered during interactive sessions with port users and other important stakeholders.  

“As part of APM’s commitment to continuous improvement, currently there are 50 projects in progress.

Heads of departments are responsible to ensure that the various processes and methodology are strictly adhered to.

“This cuts overall maintenance costs and ensures efficiency is increasing in several areas, including CFS Process improvement, fuel consumption, and spare parts usage to name a few,” Mr Hardiman added.