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Various business improvement models exist, of these sixsigma is perhaps the more well known.  DMAIC is the basic methodology within six sigma and consists of five steps which are:

• Define
• Measure
• Analyze
• Improve
• Control

The DMAIC model provides a toolset for improvement teams to follow (its not advisable to skip steps).  DMAIC is arranged in order to analyze business challenges and highlight improvement opportunities.   DMAIC utilizes data in order to analyze existing processes and find waste or problems.  However it should be considered that DMAIC is best suited to improvement programs – its not suited for developing new processes.

Whilst DMAIC has a number of benefits the major one is providing a structured approach that can easily be taught to teams and can be easily adapted and followed by businesses.  Like any project DMAIC requires resources to deliver results and businesses should ensure that teams are manned appropriately

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