What is DMAIC

Source: George, M. L. (2005). The lean six sigma Pocket Toolbook. McGraw-Hill. Kaizen Made Easy

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 What is DMAIC

Define Measure Analyze Improve Control

• DMAIC (pronounced “Duh-MAY-ick”) is a structured problem-solving

methodology widely used in business. The letters are an acronym for the five
phases of Six Sigma improvement: Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control.
• These phases lead a team logically from defining a problem through
implementing solutions linked to underlying causes, and establishing best
practices to make sure the solutions stay in place.
• DMAIC is a valuable tool that helps people find permanent solutions to long-
standing or tricky business problems. The basic framework works well in a wide
variety of situations, but using DMAIC does involve time and expense. So you
should weigh the costs of using DMAIC against the benefits and the costs of
skipping some steps or jumping right into solutions.
Source: George, M. L. (2005). The lean six sigma Pocket Toolbook. McGraw-Hill. Kaizen Made Easy

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