Researchers believe that the fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects (What is Six Sigma, 2015). Considering the various options of accomplishing the task, both DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) and DMADV process (define, measure, analyze, design, verify) are both sufficient pathways. Both methodologies seek to improve an organization 's work processes and create a quality system for the overall desires of the stakeholder. Compared to the DMADV process, DMAIC uses the existing process as the baseline and creates a sequence of improvements that support and initiate the plan for the organization and monitored closely. Furthermore, to provide a better understanding of the Six Sigma DMAIC process, one must have a better understanding of each of the steps required to execute the plan and achieve the desired outcome for the organization (What is Six Sigma, 2015). First, when implementing Six Sigma DMAIC the individual or team must identify and define the problem or challenge faced by the organization to start to create a plan and ultimately a solution (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule, 2012).
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Once identified the scope of the project is constructed and without this step "darts are being shot in the dark" when seeking a solution to the identified problem. Resulting in time wasted and misused resources, these steps can cause costly mistakes and a never-ending unproductive cycle within the organization and its stakeholders. This phase of the plan will require the discovery of all constraints that affect the current process to begin to understand the problems faced by the organization and begin to explore solutions (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule, 2012). The goal is to properly define the scope and performance standards for the problem or challenge and convey them to the team or appropriate stakeholders for the organization. Next, the Measurement and Analyzing phases require the collection and examination of key characteristics of the current process and determine standard, collect data and analyze for the best measurement system to monitor improvement over the life cycle of the process. The goal of the phases is to get as much information as possible on the current process, an understanding of both how it works, and the required changes if necessary for the desire outcome. By creating a detailed process map, gathering baseline data, summarizing, and analyzing the data, you can provide a clear view of the task to structure a quality system (Nave, March 2002). Furthermore, during the Improvement stage of the process it is time to begin the process of developing viable solutions to constraint and pitfalls caused by the problem. …show more content…
Constraints can isolate the steps of implementation (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule, 2012). The goal is to ensure that all other organizational processes align with the solution identified by the project manager and team. In addition, if sufficient resources are available, then proceed with elevating the constraint and began the process to remove the constraint of the system by increasing its capacity. At this stage in the cycle, a shared approach of identifying solutions for process improvement and by combining them, can create a specific solution to the organization 's needs. Finally, during the Control phase the true work begins with monitoring and evaluating of the new process
Once identified the scope of the project is constructed and without this step "darts are being shot in the dark" when seeking a solution to the identified problem. Resulting in time wasted and misused resources, these steps can cause costly mistakes and a never-ending unproductive cycle within the organization and its stakeholders. This phase of the plan will require the discovery of all constraints that affect the current process to begin to understand the problems faced by the organization and begin to explore solutions (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule, 2012). The goal is to properly define the scope and performance standards for the problem or challenge and convey them to the team or appropriate stakeholders for the organization. Next, the Measurement and Analyzing phases require the collection and examination of key characteristics of the current process and determine standard, collect data and analyze for the best measurement system to monitor improvement over the life cycle of the process. The goal of the phases is to get as much information as possible on the current process, an understanding of both how it works, and the required changes if necessary for the desire outcome. By creating a detailed process map, gathering baseline data, summarizing, and analyzing the data, you can provide a clear view of the task to structure a quality system (Nave, March 2002). Furthermore, during the Improvement stage of the process it is time to begin the process of developing viable solutions to constraint and pitfalls caused by the problem. …show more content…
Constraints can isolate the steps of implementation (Fursule, Bansod, & Fursule, 2012). The goal is to ensure that all other organizational processes align with the solution identified by the project manager and team. In addition, if sufficient resources are available, then proceed with elevating the constraint and began the process to remove the constraint of the system by increasing its capacity. At this stage in the cycle, a shared approach of identifying solutions for process improvement and by combining them, can create a specific solution to the organization 's needs. Finally, during the Control phase the true work begins with monitoring and evaluating of the new process