DMAIC: Improve Business Processes
DMAIC a roadmap to improve business processes using this tool as part of Six Sigma. DMAIC is a central technique used for improving existing processes.
So what does DMAIC stand for? Its an acronym for 5 distinct phases, Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control. (Pronounced duh-may-ik)
DMAIC is a problem-solving technique that is used in Lean Six Sigma to improve processes and find problems and inefficiencies with processes.
DMAIC Methodology
Invented during the 1950s by W. Edwards Deming during the industrial revolution and the quest for quality in the new era of mass production is where most of the Sigma’s tools started.
The five steps in the problem-solving methodology forms the basic, barebones of Six Sigma implementation and the process of the improvement system.
Giving the structure and guidance to improve processes and productivity in your business.
DMAIC Checklist
Define
What problem would you like to fix? What do you already know about the existing process?
Understand and define the problem that needs addressing. Set out goals, business requirement, and create a process map.
Measure
How does the process currently perform?
Collect and measure current process performance and issues.
Analyze
What is causing the problem? Identify the core problems.
Examine and analyse the process problem using data collected.
Improve
How can you fix the root problem? Plan, test, and implement solution.
Improve the process. Create a solutions to resolve issues or define a new solution using a process map..
Control
How can you sustain the improvement?
Control, monitor and refine the new process with continual monitoring. Track the success.
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