We are familiar with the five phases of Six Sigma: Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control.
It is at the Define stage that we get to know the problem. At Measure stage, we gather relevant information on the exisiting performance of the process. At Analyze, we correlate the various measurements relate them to the process. We Improve by focusing on the solutions we have identified for the problem and ensure that we implement them properly. Finally, at Control, we evaluate the solutions, and adopt them to our organization.
Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing, and local professional services, came up with the four-step approach to Six Sigma Projects:
- Six Sigma Awareness: know the basics of six sigma.
- Training – Company-based cases and executive training: awareness, tool investigation, company case, branch examples.
- Selection of possible projects: project charters, training schemes, project planning.
- Execution of the one project – fast implementation of Six Sigma: financial results, coaching of trainees, interactive process.
I say, these four steps prepare you to deploying a Six Sigma project. Once your process improvement is underway, it’s till better to DMAIC it.
