The Six Sigma Project DMAIC Cycle by Thomas Pyzdek

Copyright © 2003 by Thomas Pyzdek, all rights reserved. Reproduction permitted providing copyright notice remains intact. For more information visit http://www.pyzdek.com. Also see: DMAIC versus DMADV. Search this web site for more information on DMAIC and DMADV. The Six Sigma Project DMAIC Cycle Define ! Why must this project be done NOW?Next ! What is the business case for the Projectproject? ! Who is the customer? ! What is the current state? ! What will be the future state? ! What is the scope of this project? ! What are the tangible deliverables? ! What is the due date? Control Measure ! During the project, how will I control ! What are the key metrics for this risk, quality, cost, schedule, scope, business process? and changes to the plan? ! Are metrics valid and reliable? ! What types of progress reports should ! Do we have adequate data on this I send to sponsors? process? ! How will I assure that the business ! How will I measure progress? goals of the project were ! How will I measure ultimate success?accomplished? ! How will I maintain the gains made? Analyze Improve ! Current state analysis ! What is the work breakdown structure ! Is the current state as good as the for this project? process can do? ! What specific activities are necessary ! Who will help make the changes? to meet the project's goals? ! What resources will we need? ! How will I re-integrate the various ! What could cause this change effort to subprojects? fail? ! Do the changes produce the desired ! What major obstacles do I face in effects? completing this project? ! Any unanticipated consequences? Document Outline

• The Six Sigma Project DMAIC Cycle