Process validation is a risk management verification activity for medical device and pharma companies. DMAIC is a well established methodology for improving process reliability, improving businesses and solving problems. This presentation discussed a logical fusion of these approaches. It includes a description of the validation life cycle. The business case for good validation is illustrated graphically. Contact us at ARVExcellence.com if you would like a copy. ARV Excellence is a training and consulting firm based in Galway, Ireland with specialities in medical devices, and drug device combination product processes and process related problem solving