The Lean-Six-Sigma projects follow the DMAIC methodology. DMAIC is an abbreviation for DEFINE, MEASURE, ANALYZE, IMPROVE and CONTROL.
DMIAC is a data-driven improvement initiative used for improving, optimizing and stabilizing business processes and products.
Define
Define the project goals and customer (internal and external) deliverables
Measure
Measure the process to determine current performance
Analyze
Analyze and determine the root cause(s) of the defects