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Project Management & Agile · Intermediate

DMADV

Six Sigma design methodology: Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify.

Definition

Used in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to create new processes or products, or when an existing process cannot be improved enough. Related variants include IDOV.

Example

A company uses DMADV to design a new customer onboarding process.

Exam tip

DMAIC improves existing processes; DMADV designs new ones.

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