What is the 8D problem-solving methodology?

Problem-solving is now becoming essential for companies to stay ahead of the competition. 8D problem solving is one of the most popular methodology used in all industries for solving technical problems at the workplace.

This methodology uses many of the tools from six sigma but focused on identifying, correcting, and preventing a problem. This methodology is not part of six sigma but they do help in many situations to structure the problem-solving process and find its solution.?

In this article, we will understand the 8D problem solving methodology in detail along with a case study example so that at the end you will become ready to implement it. Let's start...

What is 8D problem solving methodology -?

Before getting into this let's understand the simple question, what is mean by a problem?... Problem is a situation you want to change or it is an opportunity for improvement. right! In the context of Six Sigma, the problem is nothing but the out-of-control situation, waste in the process or special causes of variation, etc.

Generally, there are two causes of variation which are responsible to disturb any process i.e.?Special cause of variation and a common cause of variation. The focus of any problem-solving tool is to reduce these variations as much as possible.

Suppose, If we plot the control chart, in that any data point which is beyond the upper and lower limits indicates that the process has special causes of variation,

and when all the data points are within these limits that means our process has only a common cause of variation Read more...

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Author - Ashwin More (Creator at Everything about Lean Six Sigma)