ABSTRACT
When entering the Analyze Phase of the DMAIC model, the project manager now has a clear idea of what process improvement needs to be explored (Define) and the current picture (Measure). These two crucial pieces often lead to immediate ideas on how the process may be improved. However, often the data and information need to be analyzed first. Sometimes, analyzing the information simply involves putting the data in a chart or graph to make it easier to digest. Sometimes, depending on the complexity of the process improvement, it requires more thought or more complex data analysis.
