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DMAIC PROJECT CHECKLIST

DEFINE MEASURE ANALYZE IMPROVE CONTROL


  Gather data and identify   Prioritize and focus on top   Brainstorm potential causes of   Brainstorm possible solutions to   Determine system and reports
largest problem in area drivers from data (Pareto chart) problem (Fishbone Diagram, reduce or eliminate the problem to monitor results over time (SPC,
(customer FMEA) (Mistake Proofing) Visual Controls)
satisfaction/quality, cost,   Observe and document
speed/delivery, risks) current state of process (VSM,   If problem due to common   Identify top actions to improve the   Estimate financial benefits and
Process Map, Go and See) cause, identify sources of problem (NGT, Multivoting) improvement to metrics for 12
  Review timeline and variation: months
history of problem (Run   Collect additional data to - Multi-Vari Studies   Conduct small-scale improvements
Chart) understand problem (Check - ANOVA to test out possible solutions   Complete Control Phase tollgate
sheets, Pictogram) - Regression review
  Identify stakeholders - Design of Experiments (DOE)   Determine statistical validity of
(SIPOC)   Validate whether data being improvements in data (Hypothesis   Schedule and review results for
utilized is valid (Gage R&R)   If problem due to special Tests) 30-60-90 days
  Fill out Project Charter cause, identify root cause:
draft   Determine if problem is due to - 5 Why's   Develop full scale implementation   Communicate and share success
common or special cause plan to include documentation, and lessons learned
  Review project charter (Capability, SPC)   Validate root cause or source(s) training, communication,
with sponsor and champion of variation with data risks,assignees and dates (Gantt,   Perform final review after one
  Complete Measure Phase FMEA) year
  Obtain signed Project tollgate review   Complete Analyze Phase
Charter tollgate review   Complete Improve Phase tollgate   Complete project summary
review report

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