Six Sigma DMAIC Process Analyzer
Currency applies if you track monetary metrics (e.g., CoPQ, savings) within your DMAIC project.
Define Phase
Key Objectives & Deliverables:
- Clearly define the problem or opportunity.
- Identify customer requirements (CTQs - Critical to Quality).
- Define project scope and goals (SMART goals).
- Develop a project charter.
- Identify stakeholders.
Measure Phase
Key Objectives & Deliverables:
- Identify key process metrics (Y's).
- Develop a data collection plan.
- Collect baseline data on current process performance.
- Validate the measurement system (MSA - Measurement System Analysis).
- Establish process capability.
Analyze Phase
Key Objectives & Deliverables:
- Analyze data to identify root causes of the problem (vital X's).
- Develop hypotheses about root causes.
- Verify root causes with data and statistical analysis.
- Quantify the opportunity for improvement.
Improve Phase
Key Objectives & Deliverables:
- Generate potential solutions to address verified root causes.
- Select the best solution(s) based on criteria (e.g., cost, effort, impact).
- Pilot test the solution(s).
- Develop an implementation plan for the chosen solution(s).
- Verify improvement with data.
Control Phase
Key Objectives & Deliverables:
- Standardize the improved process.
- Develop a control plan to monitor performance and sustain gains.
- Implement monitoring systems (e.g., control charts).
- Document the project and lessons learned.
- Transition ownership to the process owner.
- Celebrate success!
Generated Project Report:
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