Six Sigma DMAIC Roadmap
Oct 14, 2024 · The Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology can be thought of as a roadmap for problem-solving and product/process improvement. Most companies begin implementing Six Sigma using the DMAIC methodology and later add the DFSS (Design for Six Sigma, also known as DMADV or IDDOV) methodologies when the …
Six Sigma Project Charter (With Template)
Feb 26, 2010 · It takes place in the Define step of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), and the charter can make or break a successful project. It can make it by specifying necessary resources and boundaries that will in turn ensure success; it can break it by reducing team focus, effectiveness and motivation.
15 Criteria for Selecting a Viable DMAIC Project - iSixSigma
Oct 31, 2024 · 2.0 – 3.0 – This is a possible DMAIC project; it will require further validation. Greater than 3.0 – This is a viable DMAIC project. Some questions to which the answer is a “definite no” will automatically disqualify the project from …
Get Your Team Up to Speed with the SIPOC Diagram - iSixSigma
Sep 23, 2024 · Create an area that will allow the team to post additions to the SIPOC diagram. This could be a transparency (to be projected by an overhead) made of the provided template, flip charts with headings (S-I-P-O-C) written on each, or headings written on post-it notes posted to a wall. Begin with the process. Map it in four to five high-level steps.
DMAIC Project Examples Archives - isixsigma.com
Sep 15, 2014 · The following is Part One of a two-part article. Part One follows the first three steps of a DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) project at Kahiki Foods. Part Two follows the completion of the DMAIC project – the Improve and Control steps. Kahiki Foods is an expanding, family-run Asian foods manufacturer with about 200 […]
Determine The Root Cause: 5 Whys - iSixSigma
Sep 25, 2024 · The 5 Whys is a technique used in the Analyze phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology. It is a great Six Sigma tool that does not involve data segmentation, hypothesis testing, regression, or other advanced statistical tools.
Final Solution Via Root Cause Analysis (with a Template) - iSixSigma
Feb 26, 2010 · DMAIC Problem Solving. One of the most important steps in the DMAIC process is the root cause analysis. This is where the real cause of the problem is uncovered. Many problem-solving processes applied without the benefit of the Six Sigma methodology, result in managing a symptom of the problem rather than eliminating the root cause of the problem.
How Do Organizations Sustain Improvements? Control!
Aug 26, 2023 · Figure 3: Example of Leader Standard Work Template. What should be included in the template? From the control plan, either monitoring critical inputs or checking that the responsible person is completing this task are key responsibilities of the leader. This activity should be detailed on the leader standard work template accordingly.
Building a Sound Data Collection Plan - iSixSigma
Feb 26, 2010 · Six Sigma project leaders should develop a sound data collection plan to gather reliable and statistically valid data in the DMAIC measurement phase. Incorporating these steps into a data collection plan will improve the likelihood that the data and measurements can be used to support the ensuing analysis.
Transforming Is/Is-Not Analysis into Multi-Benefit Tool - iSixSigma
Feb 26, 2010 · With a structure to identify geography, service or product, process and the main project metric, the “is/is-not analysis” can be one of the most useful tools to sharpen the definition and scope of a Six Sigma project (see Table 1). It also has benefits for other DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) phases.