DMAIC and DMADV Six Sigma

Method
 DMAIC Method
• This approach focus on ensuring that the
improvement is clearly defined and measured,
through a data-driven and disciplined
approach. Data is analyzed to identify
problems and the improvement is
consolidated through process controls.
 DMAIC Method

Define Measure Analyze Improve Control

The
development
Determines
of solution
the root Standardizes
that are
Determines The collection causes of the
implemented
the scope and of information defects and improvement
to remove the
purpose of on the current explore and process to
root causes
the project situation organize maintain the
and then
potential gains
measured and
cause
evaluated for
desired result
 DMADV Method
• There is a new viewpoint in  Six Sigma circles
that DMADV is for designing new products and
services and that it may not be successful on
existing business processes and products.
 DMADV Method

Define Measure Analyze Design Verify

Design a new Verify, by

Analyze the
process or a simulation or
You will options,
Here you will corrective otherwise,
define the existing
quantify the step to the the
goals of the process to
customer existing one performance
project and determine the
needs as well to eliminate of thus
that of the cause of error
as the goals of the error developed
customers origination
the origination design and its
(both internal and evaluate
management that meets ability to
and external) corrective
the target meet the
measures
specification target needs
 Similarities of DMAIC & DMADV
• Both the methodologies are used for reducing the number of defects to less
than 3.4 per million opportunities available for such defects to occur.

• Both the methodologies use facts and statistical tools for finding solutions
to common problems, related to quality.

• Both the methodologies require the services of Green Belts, Black Belts and
Master Black Belts during the implementation stage

• Both concentrate on achieving the financial and business objectives of an

organization.

• Both the methodologies require support from a Champion and Process

Owner during the implementation stage.
 DMAIC vs DMADV
DMAIC
associated with defining a business
process and its applicability
used for measuring the current
performance of a business process
business process is analyzed to find the
root cause of a defect or recurring
problem
improvements are made in the
business process for eliminating or
reducing defects
control systems are put in place to
keep a check on future performance of a
business process
DMADV
helps in defining customer needs in
relation to a product or service
used for measuring the customer
needs and specifications
a business process is analyzed for
finding options that will help in satisfying
the customer needs and specifications
an appropriate business model is
designed that helps in meeting customer
requirements
the suggested business model is put
through simulation tests for verifying
efficacy in meeting customer needs and
specifications.