Six Sigma DMAIC Process

Six Sigma DMAIC Process: Oklahoma Department of Commerce - Workforce - Business Workforce Assistance - Best Practices

... "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. This is accomplished through the use of two Six Sigma sub-methodologies: DMAIC and DMADV. The Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for incremental improvement. The Six Sigma DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) process is an improvement system used to develop new processes or products at Six Sigma quality levels. It can also be employed if a current process requires more than just incremental improvement. " ...