Chapter 5. Measure Phase of the DMAIC Model

CHAPTER OUTLINE

5.1 Constructing Operational Definitions for CTQs

5.2 Establishing the Validity of the Measurement Systems for CTQs

5.3 Establishing the Baseline Capabilities for CTQs

5.4 Measure Phase Tollgate Review Checklist

Appendix 5: Using Minitab for Gage R&R Studies

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Construct an operational definition for a CTQ

  • Determine the validity of the measurement system for a CTQ

  • Collect baseline data for a CTQ

  • Establish the baseline capability of a CTQ

  • Estimate the process sigma for a CTQ

  • Prepare for a measure phase tollgate review (if team member)

  • Conduct a measure phase tollgate review (if champion or process owner)

INTRODUCTION

The measure phase

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