The DMAIC Process Is Improvement at Its Finest

When a business owner decides to implement Six Sigma into the company culture, he or she wants to reap the benefits of Six Sigma. Let’s review the benefits of Six Sigma regarding business practices and processes. A vast improvement of the inner workings of a company will create a successful client/customer base, which translates to your business being successful.

The DMAIC Process 

Define: This is when you define the system, the goals and the current data, as well as the projected goals and expectations. Be very specific and clear and include a time frame.

Measure: Do this at the current level. Collect any data that will be relevant to the current issue you want to fix. The more actual data you collect, the more noticeable  improvement is likely to show up.

Analyze: Perform this for all the data, and show cause and effect. Conduct a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and show all data to support and ensure all possible actions for improvement have been taken.

Improve: Using tools such as Poka Yoke as well as mistake proofing using data to support your claims. Do test runs and conduct a pilot run to support improvement.

Control: Continuously monitor to ensure any corrections needed are immediately taken care of.

Benefits of Implementing Six Sigma 

• Reducing or completely eliminating variances and errors. Consistency in the product or service is what is key. This is also at the core of Six Sigma strategies, it is the reason Six Sigma exists.
• Maintaining high quality. Six Sigma methods and tools were created to help companies find the root of the problem. Tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Chart, Fishbone Diagram and 5 Whys are a great way to find the root causes once and for all.
• Focus and compliance on standards. Six Sigma’s main focus is on quality standards. Many businesses are in industries that have compliance with other regulatory agencies, such as OSHA and Six Sigma, that lines up with their quality standards. 
• Continuous education and training. Six Sigma puts emphasis on continuous education, and the Six Sigma culture feels that training and ongoing education is very important for the success of a company, regardless of the industry it serves.

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