{"id":3241,"date":"2010-12-29T06:01:22","date_gmt":"2010-12-29T13:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/?p=3241"},"modified":"2013-09-18T09:47:46","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T14:47:46","slug":"lean-six-sigma-dmaic-improve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-dmaic-improve\/3241\/","title":{"rendered":"Lean Six Sigma: Elements of IMPROVE"},"content":{"rendered":"

In previous posts, we discussed the DMAIC Methodology in Six Sigma. We discuss the previous phases of DMAIC here:<\/p>\n

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  1. Define Phase<\/a>, D<\/span><\/strong>MAIC<\/li>\n
  2. Measure Phase<\/a>, DM<\/span><\/strong>AIC<\/li>\n
  3. Analyze Phase<\/a>, DMA<\/span><\/strong>IC<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And in this post, we’ll discuss the Improve Phase of DMAIC.<\/p>\n

    Let’s revisit, from a high-level, the DMAIC storyboard:<\/p>\n

    In Define, we discuss the problem and make sure to obtain agreement on the problem from the stakeholders<\/a>. In the Measure Phase, we discuss data collection methods, how to appropriately display information, and how to analyze and synthesize and decide where the team will focus their efforts in the next phase, the Analyze Phase. In the Analyze Phase, we discuss root cause analysis<\/a> and hypothesis testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    In this phase, the Improve Phase, we assume that root causes were reached and some or most were validated. Given that context, below is the rough outline of the Improve Phase in DMAIC.<\/p>\n

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    Here are some questions that can drive the overall tone of the team in the Improve Phase:<\/p>\n