Six DMAIC Process: Implementation Of The Six Sigma Improvement Process

The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects. One of the ways that this is done through the DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) which is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for improvement. Compared to the DMADV process (define, measure, analyze, design, verify), DMAIC uses the existing process as the baseline for a desired incremental improvement plan for the organization. Furthermore, to provide a better understanding of the Six Sigma DMAIC process, one must have a better understanding of each of the steps required to execute the plan and achieve the desired outcome for the organization (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule. 2012). First, when implementing Six Sigma DMAIC the individual or team must identify and define the problem or challenge faced by the organization to start to create a plan and ultimately a solution (Nave, March 2002). Once identified the scope of the project is constructed and without this step "darts are being shot in the dark" when seeking a solution to the identified problem. Resulting in time wasted and misused resources, which can result in costly

This phase will allow you to hear from others, whether the process has improved the overall problem or improved its outcome. By gathering feedback on the performance of the new process, the organization will attain excellence and begin to tackle other challenges felt by the organization (Nave, March 2002). At the end of each cycle if the constraint is resolved, then it is time to return to Development stage to identify possible new constraints to address and create a process improvement