--- title: "Minitab Engage: See the Full Picture" description: Discover how Minitab Engage helps you centralize every project, metric, and outcome to prove measurable results. Track verified savings, optimize workloads, and visualize ROI all in one platform designed to elevate your continuous Improvement program. --- [![minitab-corp-logo](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/WCM/minitab-corp-logo.svg) ![minitab-corp-logo](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/WCM/minitab-corp-logo.svg)](https://www.minitab.com/en-us/) ![minitab-corp-logo](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/WCM/minitab-corp-logo.svg) [Talk to Minitab](https://www.minitab.com/en-us/talk-to-minitab/) [Talk to Minitab](https://www.minitab.com/en-us/talk-to-minitab/) # See the full picture of your improvement program Centralize projects, prove results, and amplify your organization’s impact with Minitab Engage. [Request a demo](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture?hsLang=en#demo-request) ![Engage Dash](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Engage%20Dash.png "Engage Dash") ![minitab-engage-logo](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/ROIPage/minitab-engage-logo.svg) ### Table of Contents - [What’s holding you back?](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-one) - [Verified by industry leaders](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-three) - [From strategy to success stories](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-four) - [See Minitab Engage in action](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-five) - [Let’s show you what’s possible](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-six) - [Proven. Trusted. Chosen.](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#section-seven) - [Explore more resources](https://info.minitab.com/minitab-engage-see-the-full-picture#more-resources) # What’s holding your initiatives back? - ![magnify-icon](https://info.minitab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Minitab%20Approved%20Icons/Black%20Icons/magnify-icon.png?width=300&height=300&name=magnify-icon.png) **Scattered data:** Teams waste time searching for information instead of improving processes. - ![analytics-icon](https://info.minitab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Minitab%20Approved%20Icons/Black%20Icons/analytics-icon.png?width=300&height=300&name=analytics-icon.png) **Unmeasured results:** Without tracking progress, success is impossible to prove or sustain. - ![conference-icon](https://info.minitab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Minitab%20Approved%20Icons/Black%20Icons/conference-icon.png?width=300&height=300&name=conference-icon.png) **Lost impact:** Great ideas fade when outcomes aren’t captured or shared. **You need one platform to connect every project, metric, and outcome.** 100% Workload optimization 100% ROI visualization 100% Centralization 100% Savings tracking --- - ![noun-centralized-6533583-FFFFFF](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/noun-centralized-6533583-FFFFFF.svg) **Too many CI projects go unmeasured, making it difficult to demonstrate real impact. You can’t showcase improvement if you can’t see it.** ## KYOCERA's implementation of Minitab Engage on a global scale WEBINAR Hear from Lori Gioia, Director of Corporate Quality at KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, speak on the implementation of Minitab Engage at over 30 plants around the world. ## Maxion Wheels accelerates savings through continuous improvement CASE STUDY Due to difficulties in accessing project data and standardizing templates, Maxion Wheels sought to implement a digital platform for tracking continuous improvement projects. - **Easy transition** - **Global collaboration** - **Faster response** [Watch Now](https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4002567/C67501C54082257DB56510EB166B7C8C) - **19% cost savings** - **1,600 projects managed** - **Real-time ROI visibility** [Read More](https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/resources/case-studies/maxion/) --- ### Enhancing project visibility and workforce optimization in pharmaceutical manufacturing - Challenge #### Challenge A pharmaceutical manufacturing team struggled to track and verify savings generated by its continuous improvement projects. Because initiatives were managed separately across SharePoint, Excel, and Smartsheet, there was no single source of truth for project progress or financial impact. Many projects were abandoned without documentation or accountability, and leaders lacked visibility into who was working on what or how workloads were distributed. This made it difficult to assess performance, allocate resources effectively, or demonstrate measurable business value.  $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings - Solution #### Solution The organization implemented Minitab Engage to centralize project management, savings tracking, and workforce visibility. Using Engage’s standardized forms, dashboards, and project repository, all initiatives were logged in one place thus eliminating the need for disconnected spreadsheets and improving accountability.  The built-in ROI tracking dashboards provided real-time visibility into savings by category, while the resource management features allowed managers to see who was working on what and identify overloaded team members. Staffing and prioritization decisions could now be made based on skill sets and current workloads, improving utilization across departments.  Within the first phase of deployment, 20 users were onboarded, enabling the company to track project progress and verified financial impact with complete transparency.  $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings - Results #### Results In the initial rollout, the pharmaceutical manufacturer reported **$2.0 million in verified savings** across **30 completed or active projects**. Savings were distributed as follows:  | **$915K in cost avoidance** | **$830K in hard savings** | **$165K in soft savings** | **$90K in efficiency savings** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Of the 30 projects, **12 were completed** and **18 were active**, with an **average project duration of 88 days**. By consolidating all project information into Minitab Engage, leadership gained the centralized visibility needed to make data-driven decisions, reduce redundancy, and increase accountability. The unified platform replaced fragmented tracking systems and made verified savings easy to quantify and communicate across the organization. Overall, the deployment delivered an **ROI of approximately 40× (4,000%)** in its first phase, demonstrating the measurable value of standardizing improvement project management through Minitab Engage. $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings #### Challenge A pharmaceutical manufacturing team struggled to track and verify savings generated by its continuous improvement projects. Because initiatives were managed separately across SharePoint, Excel, and Smartsheet, there was no single source of truth for project progress or financial impact. Many projects were abandoned without documentation or accountability, and leaders lacked visibility into who was working on what or how workloads were distributed. This made it difficult to assess performance, allocate resources effectively, or demonstrate measurable business value.  $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings #### Solution The organization implemented Minitab Engage to centralize project management, savings tracking, and workforce visibility. Using Engage’s standardized forms, dashboards, and project repository, all initiatives were logged in one place thus eliminating the need for disconnected spreadsheets and improving accountability.  The built-in ROI tracking dashboards provided real-time visibility into savings by category, while the resource management features allowed managers to see who was working on what and identify overloaded team members. Staffing and prioritization decisions could now be made based on skill sets and current workloads, improving utilization across departments.  Within the first phase of deployment, 20 users were onboarded, enabling the company to track project progress and verified financial impact with complete transparency.  $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings #### Results In the initial rollout, the pharmaceutical manufacturer reported **$2.0 million in verified savings** across **30 completed or active projects**. Savings were distributed as follows:  | **$915K in cost avoidance** | **$830K in hard savings** | **$165K in soft savings** | **$90K in efficiency savings** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Of the 30 projects, **12 were completed** and **18 were active**, with an **average project duration of 88 days**. By consolidating all project information into Minitab Engage, leadership gained the centralized visibility needed to make data-driven decisions, reduce redundancy, and increase accountability. The unified platform replaced fragmented tracking systems and made verified savings easy to quantify and communicate across the organization. Overall, the deployment delivered an **ROI of approximately 40× (4,000%)** in its first phase, demonstrating the measurable value of standardizing improvement project management through Minitab Engage. $2 M ##### total verified savings 40x ROI ##### with 20 licenses $915 K ##### in avoidance savings --- - **95%** of manufacturers have clear KPIs for quality - But only **27%** are using real-time monitoring - Nearly **1 in 4 teams** still rely on paper or spreadsheets --- - **30%** use predictive analytics today - But **52%** want to - Data is coming from everywhere, yet only **26%** say it’s immediately usable --- This disconnect between aspiration and reality is the core tension shaping the future of quality. ## See how easy it is to prove your CI impact. Your team is charged with the responsibility to make improvements to car door functionality for the next model year of the Avanti. Multiple product reviews of the vehicle listed issues with the doors, which led to a recall to repair several units; at significant cost. A thorough, systemized approach will be needed to sort things out and mitigate the risks realized in the current model year. Key tools used: - QFD Project (Quality Function Deployment) - House of Quality - Value Stream Maps - Monte Carlo Simulations - ![noun-centralized-6533583-FFFFFF](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/noun-centralized-6533583-FFFFFF.svg) Show the story behind your success without another meeting. ![](https://play.vidyard.com/UixxNtCXfmDCvtD4oP2DHj.jpg)   ## Ready to showcase what your CI program is really delivering? Request a specialized demo from our experts. ### Form ## Visibility turns improvement into verified impact ![Comcast icon](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Comcast%20icon.png) ![tmobile](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/tmobile.png) ![sony](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/sony.png) ![jetblue-airways-logo](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/jetblue-airways-logo.png) ![johnson](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/johnson.png) ![bayer](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/bayer.png) ![ford](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Clients-logos/ford.png) ![Royal Caribbean icon](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Royal%20Caribbean%20icon.png) ![Penn State icon](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Penn%20State%20icon.png) ![Accenture icon](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/Accenture%20icon.png) ## The Tools Powering (and Hindering) Quality Progress Quality work is evolving—but tools haven’t caught up. We asked respondents what they use today to manage quality initiatives, SPC programs, and problem-solving projects. The results showed significant fragmentation: ### 0% #### 47% use digital project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira) ### 0% #### 25% rely on Excel, Word, or SharePoint ### 0% #### 24% use internal, custom-built tools ### 0% #### 2% still use paper-based methods Even among the digital adopters, tools often aren’t integrated, automated, or scalable. Too many teams are doing digital work with analog tools. That’s creating data blind spots, delayed responses, and process inefficiencies that stall real progress. ## Where Manufacturers Stand in Their Data Journey The data is there. But it’s messy, fragmented, and hard to use. Manufacturers are collecting more data than ever before—but collecting it isn’t the same as leveraging it. When we asked how teams collect data for quality monitoring, we heard: Yet despite all this input, only 26% say their data is immediately usable. **Key roadblocks:** - Data lives in different systems - Manual cleaning or combination is required - Teams don’t trust the completeness or accuracy of what they’re seeing The future of manufacturing will be built on **connected, clean,** and **centralized** data systems. Many aren’t there yet—but they want to be. ### 0% #### 54% rely on operator entry ### 0% #### 36% use wireless sensors ### 0% #### 48% connect to controllers ### 0% #### 32% pull from cloud-connected machinery ## What’s Fueling the Push Toward Real-Time Quality Speed, pressure, and the rising cost of being too late. Quality teams aren’t just looking for improvement—they’re looking for **speed**. In an increasingly competitive global market, delayed decisions cost money. What’s motivating manufacturers to improve their processes? ### 0% #### 36% want to keep defect rates stable ### 0% #### 23% must meet quality demands as part of a larger supply chain ### 0% #### 17% are actively working to reduce defects ### 0% #### 14% are focused on minimizing downtime These goals are difficult—if not impossible—to achieve without **real-time feedback loops.** The shift toward real-time SPC isn’t just about monitoring—it’s about **gaining the agility to act before problems grow.** ## Why the Future of Quality is Predictive Manufacturers don’t just want to react. They want to anticipate. We asked teams if they’re using predictive analytics or machine learning in their quality efforts. - **30%** use predictive analytics today - **52%** want to use them—but lack training - **12%** aren’t using them at all - **6%** want to—but don’t know where to begin ![20250429\_0218\_Predictive Quality Insights\_simple\_compose\_01jsz2ev17fq4adyzwmwppsn8f copy](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/20250429_0218_Predictive%20Quality%20Insights_simple_compose_01jsz2ev17fq4adyzwmwppsn8f%20copy.png) --- This tells us something important: the appetite is there. What’s missing is guidance, systems, and support. Real-world use cases: - Forecasting process instability - Identifying root causes before issues spread - Optimizing production based on historical trends Predictive analytics can help move manufacturers from “monitoring quality” to **actively shaping it.** ## Unlocking Quality at Scale You can’t scale quality without solving visibility. The most advanced quality teams aren’t just making improvements in one plant or one line. They’re building **repeatable, scalable systems** that work across facilities and teams. What separates them? --- We’ve seen that once quality systems become centralized, everything changes: ## Defects Decrease ## Response Times Drop ## Operator Trust Increases ## Leaders Get Clearer ROI Visibility If the tools work for one line—they should work for every line. ## Unlocking Quality at Scale You can’t scale quality without solving visibility. ![multiracial-businesspeople-analysing-company-turno-2025-02-19-15-42-51-utc](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/multiracial-businesspeople-analysing-company-turno-2025-02-19-15-42-51-utc.jpg) The most advanced quality teams aren’t just making improvements in one plant or one line. They’re building **repeatable, scalable systems** that work across facilities and teams. What separates them? --- What separates them? - Connected dashboards that aggregate data across machines and shifts - Alerts that trigger action, not just logging - Automations that eliminate manual data entry and reduce variability --- We’ve seen that once quality systems become centralized, everything changes: - Defects decrease - Response times drop - Operator trust increases - Leaders get clearer ROI visibility If the tools work for one line—they should work for every line. ![crop-unrecognizable-female-trader-analyzing-diagra-2025-03-25-10-56-37-utc](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/crop-unrecognizable-female-trader-analyzing-diagra-2025-03-25-10-56-37-utc.jpg) ## Embracing the Revolution: What Comes Next **The Quality Revolution isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.** The data is clear: teams are ready for better systems, faster insights, and deeper impact. But readiness isn’t enough. What’s needed now is action—and alignment. Here’s what quality leaders should prioritize: - Break down data silos - Automate data collection wherever possible - Invest in centralized platforms - Shift from reactive monitoring to proactive decision-making You don’t have to rebuild from scratch. You just need the right foundation. ## The Solution: Real-Time SPC in Action Introducing Minitab Real-Time SPC Take action the moment variation starts—before it becomes a defect. Minitab Real-Time SPC is designed for manufacturers who are serious about continuous improvement. It doesn’t just help you react faster—it helps you build smarter processes from the ground up. 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