Define phase

• The first step in a DFSS project is to establish and maintain a DFSS project team (for both product/service and process) with a shared vision. 
•  The purpose is to establish and maintain a motivated team.
• The success of development activities depends on the performance of this team, which is selected according to the project charter.
• The team should be fully integrated, including internal and external members (suppliers and customers). 
• Special efforts may be necessary to create a multidiscipline team that collaborates to achieve a Six Sigma–level design.
• Roles, responsibilities, and resources are best defined upfront, collaboratively, by all team members. The black belt is the team leader.