SIX SIGMA Define and tell me what DMAIC is Define and tell

SIX SIGMA • Define and tell me what DMAIC is.

• Define and tell me what DMADV (or DFSS) is.

• In your present job can you see your executive leadership’s support for Six Sigma projects?   Why or why not? If not, do you think you can change their thinking and how.

Solution

Six Sigma :-

Six Sigma is a system of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.

The process was pioneered by Bill Smith at Motorola in 1986 and was originally defined as a metric for measuring defects and improving quality, and a methodology to reduce defect levels below 3.4 Defects Per (one) Million Opportunities (DPMO).

At its core, Six Sigma revolves around a few key concepts :-

Six Sigma has two key methodologies:

DMAIC is used to improve an existing business process.

DMADV is used to create new product designs or process designs in such a way that it results in a more predictable, mature and defect free performance.

DMAIC :-

Basic methodology consists of the following five steps:

DMADV :-

Basic methodology consists of the following five steps:

In my present job, I can see my executive leadership\'s support for six sigma projects.

Because almost all the managers are six sigma certified now as my company conducted a six sigma certification course for all the managers.

They are implementing the six sigma concept in their daily activities in the company now.

Today\'s competitive environment leaves no room for error. We must delight our customers and relentlessly look for new ways to exceed their expectations. This is why Six Sigma Quality has become a part of our culture.

We gained benefits as improved customer loyalty, reduced cycle time, strategic planning and employee motivation, etc.

So, six sigma and its elements have become an intrinsic part of my company.