What is major difference between the DMAIC and DMADV approach?

OPTIONS

• The DMAIC approach is used to improve and perfect the process that is already in place. DMADV focuses on creating a new product and services and perfecting them.
• You first do DMAIC and then go for DMADV.
• If the root cause is known, you adopt DMADV, else you adopt DMAIC.
• DMADV is for process improvement and DMAIC for process control.

ANSWER

The DMAIC approach is used to improve and perfect the process that is already in place. DMADV focuses on creating a new product and services and perfecting them.

EXPLANATION

DMAIC is a problem solving approach for process improvements. DMADV is used when you do not have any process in place and want to set up a new process.