Project template for starting a DMAIC project. Contains a project charter and a folder structure for all 5 phases of the DMAIC cycle.

How to insert the component

The template can be used to start new projects or to extend existing projects. Please read chapter "The Templates" to learn more about how to start new projects.

In order to extend your project:

  1. 1
    Activate the Home Ribbon Home Ribbon
  2. 2
    Click the Add Tool button on the Home ribbon
  3. 3
    Click the icon in the template catalog

In order to find the component within the template catalog, you have to choose a cycle name on the first line of the screen and a phase name at the left of the screen. The component is located in this cycle/phase combinations:

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    The DMAIC Cycle


    Six Sigma uses statistical tools to solve complex problems depending on multiple factors.

    Roadmap

    • 1

      DEFINE

      Define Business Case

      Define the business pain, i.e. the rationale for launching the project. Describe the as-is and to-be situation. Include clear and measurable goals to be met. Define project scope, list required time and resources and define the business case. Identify project sponsor and team.

    • 2

      MEASURE

      Gather Required Information

      Collect data required to determine the root cause of the problem to be solved. To do so, verify the measurability of the goals as well as the correctness and completeness of the data collected. With the team of subject matter experts, compiled a list of potential root causes, documenting as-is process, and identify potential quick wins.

    • 3

      ANALYZE

      Determine Root Cause

      Analyze the information collected and identify the root cause. Compare data using statistical analysis such as hypothesis testing. Assess deficits in processes using value stream mapping and other Lean Six Sigma techniques. Iterate between MEASUREand ANALYZE until the root cause has been identified.

    • 4

      IMPROVE

      Identify and Implement Improvement

      Depending on the nature of the project, either directly apply a fix to the root cause identified in the previous phase, or apply additional techniques: use design of experiments to identify optimum parameter combinations, use brainstorming and solution selection in case of multiple alternatives, or use future state value stream design for takt and lead time optimization. In any case, assess and mitigate potential risks arising from the changes apply to the process.

    • 5

      CONTROL

      Demonstrate Long-Term Effectiveness

      Roll out full-scale process. Develop or update standard work and train operators. Demonstrate long-term process capability. After successful demonstration of long-term capability, hand over the process to the process owner. Perform a project post-mortem (lessons learned), document and close the project.

    Six Sigma DMAIC - DEFINE:

    Six Sigma DMAIC - MEASURE:

    Six Sigma DMAIC - ANALYZE:

    Six Sigma DMAIC - IMPROVE:

    Six Sigma DMAIC - CONTROL:

    Worksheets

    Project Charter

    The Project Charter worksheet has 3 main sections:

    • Project Data: Business Case, Vision, Objective, Scope, Constraints
    • Team: team members with responsibilities and department
    • Action Plan: project phases and important milestones
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      GANTT Chart
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      Action Plan
      Put down the main phases of this project. Enter detailed project goals or milestones under each phase.

    DEFINE Gate

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      DMAICGates
    2. 2
      DMAICGateReview 1

    MEASURE Gate

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      DMAICGates
    2. 2
      DMAICGateReview 1

    ANALYZE Gate

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      DMAICGates
    2. 2
      DMAICGateReview 1

    IMPROVE Gate

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      DMAICGates
    2. 2
      DMAICGateReview 1

    CONTROL Gate

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      DMAICGates
    2. 2
      DMAICGateReview 1

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