Definition
DMAIC is the acronym for Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control, the data-driven methodology for improving a product or process, underlying a Six Sigma quality initiative.
Application
Define: describes the performance gap to be closed between the current state and desired state.
Measure: describes the method of measurement and collects data to describe the baseline performance.
Analyze: identifies the root cause of the performance gap.
Improve: develops, selects and implements improvements to the process.
Control: validates that the performance gap has been closed and establishes management controls and ongoing metrics to ensure that project gains can be sustained over time.
External Links
The DMAIC Methodology from ASQ: - http://www.asq.org/learn-about-quality/six-sigma/overview/dmaic.html