Before you hunt for root causes, make sure your data is solid. This checklist helps you prepare the Measure tollgateA formal review point at the end of a DMAIC phase where the team pauses, presents its data and gets sign-off before moving on to the next phase. Click term for full definition review. Watch the short video, then work with the toolkit PDF: it explains the method, shows a worked example and gives you a blank template to fill in.
Tool video
The short tool video will appear here.
Measure Tollgate Checklist in short
- Go through the checklist. Tick a point only if you have a concrete result.
- Close the gaps. Go back to the matching step for every open point.
- Prepare a short summary. Map, cascade, data plan, MSA result, key charts, baselineThe established, quantified level of current process performance for a specific metric (the Y) before any improvement efforts are implemented. It is the definitive benchmark against which all future results will be compared, ensuring the project's success and Return on Investment (ROI) are measured ... Click term for full definition.
- Hold the review. Walk your sponsor or coach through the evidence.
- Get the go. Agree that the data is solid enough for Analyze.
Key points
- A tollgate is a formal go or no-go.
- Eight checks cover the Measure work.
- Close gaps before you move on.
- Solid data and a clear location open Analyze.