How can you use the Define phase of DMAIC methodology to identify customer requirements?

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If you are implementing Lean Six Sigma in your manufacturing process, you need to follow the DMAIC methodology: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. The first phase, Define, is crucial to identify the problem, the scope, the goals, and the customer requirements of your project. In this article, you will learn how to use the Define phase of DMAIC methodology to identify customer requirements and align them with your business objectives.

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Voice of the Customer (VOC):

Dive into customer feedback to extract the Voice of the Customer. Use surveys, interviews, or reviews to discern their true needs, translating this data into Critical to Quality (CTQ) factors for product improvement.
Prototyping and pilot studies:

Before finalizing your product, create a prototype or conduct a pilot study. This hands-on approach lets customers interact with your offering, providing invaluable feedback that ensures their needs are met.

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1 What are customer requirements?

Customer requirements are the expectations, needs, and preferences of your customers regarding the quality, performance, functionality, and delivery of your products or services. They can be expressed in terms of specifications, standards, features, benefits, or outcomes. Customer requirements are the basis for measuring customer satisfaction and loyalty, and for designing and improving your processes to meet or exceed them.

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Ossama Ismail

23'000 Followers , Greater Cairo Foundries (GCF)co. : In-house Business Consultant & Instructor
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1. Define : VOC voice of customer then CTQ : Critical to quality. Critical to quality (CTQ) is the quality of a product or service in the eyes of the voice of the customer (VOC). Use: It is a good idea to identify the critical to quality parameters as they relate to what is important to the customer at large. It is this author's opinion that two things should be monitored. 2. Ask your customer/ client till you get implied needs not only stated needs. Because customer perception & customer expectations depends greatly on implied needs. 3. Implement: CVSM : Current value stream map 4. Implement Kano model & his unique questions

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HIREN SHAH

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Define is critical phase where all respective voice is capture towards improvement opportunity & come to right opportunity statement where voice of customer ( VOC ) & voice of Business ( VOB ) intersect. That's best time to move forward to next phase of Measurements.

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Dhaval Patel

Lean coach at Metso | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Committed to Driving Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
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In the Define phase of the DMAIC methodology using the Kano Model, you identify customer requirements by categorizing them into three main types: 1. Basic Needs: Identify essential features customers expect. Failure to meet these requirements results in dissatisfaction, but meeting them doesn't necessarily lead to high satisfaction. 2. Performance Needs: Understand features that directly correlate with satisfaction. Customers may not explicitly express these, but meeting or exceeding them enhances satisfaction. 3. Excitement Needs: Discover unexpected features that, when present, delight customers but their absence doesn't cause dissatisfaction. Uncovering these elements can lead to innovative improvements.

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2 Why are customer requirements important?

Customer requirements are important because they define the value proposition of your products or services, and the competitive advantage of your business. By understanding and meeting customer requirements, you can increase customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals, and reduce costs, defects, and complaints. Customer requirements also help you to prioritize and focus your improvement efforts on the areas that matter most to your customers and your business.

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Shashin Shah

FACTORY MANAGER // HVAC & REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING // LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT//PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL , PRODUCTION PLANT OPERATIONS, FACTORY OPERATION/ LEAN MANUFACTURING/ VENDOR MANAGEMENT.
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By defining project's criticality phase where all internal as well as external aspect like Voice of customer (VOC), Voice of business (VOB),Voice of Process ( VOP) & Voice of employees (VOE). These are best aspect to move forward for next measurement phase of define project/problem.

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3 How to identify customer requirements?

To identify customer requirements, you need to collect and analyze data from various sources, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, feedback forms, complaints, reviews, or market research. You need to ask open-ended questions, listen actively, and probe for details. You need to segment your customers into different groups based on their characteristics, needs, or behaviors. You need to use tools such as Voice of the Customer (VOC) matrix, Kano model, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), or Critical to Quality (CTQ) tree to translate customer requirements into measurable and actionable criteria.

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4 How to validate customer requirements?

To validate customer requirements, you need to verify and confirm that the data you collected and analyzed are accurate, reliable, and representative of your customer population. You need to use tools such as Pareto charts, histograms, scatter plots, or control charts to display and compare the data. You need to use statistical methods such as hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, or correlation analysis to assess the significance and relationship of the data. You need to use tools such as SIPOC diagram, process map, or fishbone diagram to understand the impact of the data on your process.

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5 How to align customer requirements with business objectives?

To align customer requirements with business objectives, you need to establish and communicate the vision, mission, values, and goals of your business. You need to use tools such as SWOT analysis, balanced scorecard, or SMART goals to evaluate and define your business objectives. You need to use tools such as gap analysis, benchmarking, or cost-benefit analysis to identify and quantify the gaps and opportunities between your current and desired performance. You need to use tools such as project charter, stakeholder analysis, or RACI matrix to plan and execute your improvement projects.

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6 How to monitor and review customer requirements?

To monitor and review customer requirements, you need to establish and implement a system of metrics, indicators, and targets that track and measure your performance against customer requirements and business objectives. You need to use tools such as dashboards, scorecards, or reports to display and communicate your results. You need to use tools such as PDCA cycle, feedback loops, or audits to review and evaluate your results. You need to use tools such as brainstorming, affinity diagram, or 5 Whys to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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