US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 4 · Question 21 of 22
In a Six Sigma improvement project, what do the letters of the DMAIC methodology stand for?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Explanation
DMAIC is the structured problem-solving cycle used in Six Sigma for improving existing processes: define the problem, measure current performance, analyze root causes, improve the process and control it to sustain the gains.
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