Methods
Six Sigma projects follow two project methodologies inspired by Deming's Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle. These methodologies, composed of five phases each, bear the acronyms DMAIC and DMADV.
- DMAIC is used for projects aimed at improving an existing business process. DMAIC is pronounced as "duh-may-ick" (<ˌdʌ ˈmeɪ ɪk>).
- DMADV is used for projects aimed at creating new product or process designs. DMADV is pronounced as "duh-mad-vee" (<ˌdʌ ˈmæd vi>).
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