A Seminar Report On

D-M-A-I-C Model In Six Sigma

INDEX1) Introduction

2) What is Six Sigma?

3) Evolution of Six Sigma

4) DMAIC Cycle

5) Case Study

6) Conclusion

7) References

INTRODUCTION

1) The current image of Indian Products in the International market is certainly poor barring a few notable exceptions.

2) Six Sigma is a relatively new concept in India.

3) "Six Sigma is a business process that allows companies to improve their bottom line by designing is monitoring everyday business activity in such a way that it minimizes waste and resources while increasing the customer satisfaction."

WHAT IS SIX SIGMA?

1) Six Sigma is a comprehensive and flexible system for achieving sustaining and maximizing business success.

2) Six sigma is uniquely driven by close understanding of customer needs,disciplined use of facts data and statistical analysis and diligent attention to managing, improving and reinventing business processes.

EVOLUTION OF SIX SIGMA

1) Six Sigma is firstly invented /originated by Motorola Company in Japan.

2) Six Sigma is a rigorous, focused & highly effective implementation of proven quality principles & techniques.

3) Six Sigma focuses on defect prevention, cycle time reduction & cost savings.

4) Six Sigma identifies & eliminates costs which provide no value to customers, waste costs.

5) There is high level of conformities in the process of product.

DMAIC CYCLE

1) Define: Clarifying the problem, goal and process.

2) Measure: Baselining and Refining the problem.

3) Improve : Generating, selecting and implementing solutions.

4) Control: Implement Ongoing Measure & Actions to sustain Improvement.

CASE STUDY

In order to apply the Six Sigma concept the following method is used.

1) Selecting the process, unit and requirements.

2) Defining the defect and the number of opportunities.

3) Gather Data and calculate Final Yield.

4) Convert Final Yield to SIGMA.

CONCLUSION

1) The prevailing SIGMA level for the company is 4.5, though the Sigma level is considered satisfactory in the present conditions constant efforts are required for its improvement.

2) To improve the Sigma level use of quality tools like Cause & Effect Diagram, Scatter Diagram, Control Chart & Pareto Diagram is an essential aspect.

3) The organizational culture is to be developed for attainment of Six Sigma limits in order to compete in global market.

REFERENCES

1) Pande P S, Neuman R. P., Cavanagh R. R.- The Six Sigma Way, New York McGraw Hill-2000.

2) Ravisankaran U. – Six Sigma Quality Programmes Industrial Engg. Journal Jan 2000 Pp 14-17

3) Deshpande V. S., Gautam S. K,. Pradhan N. S.