Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control
Define: Define the problem, measures and process associated with the problem; quantify benefits; and identify project team.
Measure: Determine the capability of the current process and the measurement system.
Analyze: Analyze data to assess patterns and trends between inputs and outputs.
Improve: Verify critical inputs and determine optimum settings. Implement.
Control: Implement controls to “sustain the gains.”