This is a brief listing of different Six Sigma tools that are used in the DMAIC process.

Define (D)

  • SIPOC
  • Voice of Customer (VOC)
  • Critical to Quality (CTQ)
  • Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Cause and Effect (C and E) Matrix

Measure (M)

  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • Control Charts
  • Process Capability
  • Normality Plots

Analyze (A)

  • Simpler Linear Regression (SLR)
  • Pareto Charts
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Multi-vari Charts
  • Hypothesis Testing

Improve (I)

  • Brainstorming
  • Piloting
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)

Control (C)

  • Control Charts
  • Control Plan
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)