Description
Eight Discipline Problem Solving (8D) is a method pioneered by the Ford Motor Company to identify, correct and eliminate recurring problems. Particularly useful in product and process improvement, 8D focuses on identifying the root cause of a problem and establishing a permanent corrective action. In this course, participants will learn the basics of the 8D Problem Solving technique through a combination of lecture and team exercises.
Who Should Take It
- Quality Managers
- Quality Team Leaders
- Individuals / team members wanting a better understanding of the 8D problem solving process and tools.
Learning Objectives
- The Problem Solving Process
- An Outline of the 8 Discipline (8D) Process
- Step D0 – Initiating the Process
- Tools Used During the Initiation Phase
- Step D1 – Establishing the Team
- The Value of Teamwork
- The Team Process
- Step D2 – Describing the Problem
- Creating Problem Statements
- Creating a Flowchart
- Creating a Timeline
- Conducting an Is / Is Not Analysis
- Conducing Effective Interviews
- Defining a Real-Life Problem
- Step D3 – Interim Containment Action
- Step D4 – Root Cause Analysis
- An Overview of the Process
- Introduction to Cause and Effect Diagrams
- Developing 5 Why Trees
- Steps D5 and D6 – Selecting, Implementing and Validating Corrective Action
- General Overview
- Decision Criteria
- Team Decision Processes
- Planning Implementation and Validation
- Step D7 – Preventative Action
- Understanding Systemic Issues
- Application of Solutions
- Step D8 – Congratulating the Team and Capturing Lessons Learned
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Course Details
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On-site group training is delivered at your place of business and can be customized to meet your specific requirements. Contact The Business Resource Centre to schedule your next on-site group training event.
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