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8D Problem Solving Methodology

The Eight Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D) is a problem-solving methodology designed to find the root cause of a problem, devise a short-term fix, and implement a long-term solution to prevent recurring problems. 

Product contents that shall be in detail: 

  1. Definition or Meaning
  2. Basics for 8D methodology 
  3. Applications of the 8D methodology 
  4. Features of the 8D methodology 
  5. Comparisons of 8D methodology and other types of root cause analysis 
  6. Corrective and preventive actions in 8D methodology
  7. 8D overview 
  8. Reasons for the 8D methodology 
  9. 8D road map timeline and problem solving 
  10. 8D-Steps in details 
  11. Application example of 8D methodology
  12. Interplay of 8-D steps 
  13. Tools in 8D methodology, e.g., 5Why analysis, Ishikawa-fishbone analysis, or cause-and-effect charts, Audit checklists, Histogram, bar chart, error log sheet, 
  14. Tools in 8D methodology, e.g., inspection chart, FMEA, correlation chart (scatter plot or diagram), cost-benefit analysis 
  15. Tools in 8D methodology, e.g. Paired Comparisons for Decision Making, Paired Comparisons for Cause Findings, Pareto chart, 
  16. Tools in 8D methodology e.g Poka-Yoke, Process Flow Chart, Process Control Sheet, Test Plan/Control Plan, Qualification Matrix
  17. Tools in 8D methodology, e.g., process charts,
  18.  The Representations of 8D methodology
  19. 8-D problem solving sheet and additional documentation in 8D methodology

Your needs and the insights you will gain: 

  • Solve the product or process problems in an efficient way. 
  • Capitalize on experienced issues so they do not repeat or re-occured
  • Improve the problem-solving process in the company. 
  • Reduce customer claims report and improve quality performance indicators at the customer rating
  • Satisfy the requirements of customers and auditors on the process of the problem-solving process. 
  • Know the main problem-solving tools needed to use for problem-solving in the automotive industry. 
  • Improve the claim process handlings with your company’s sub-suppliers. 
  • Continuously improve the processes in your plant, etc. 

Target group: 

  • Customer and internal quality engineer in your plant, 
  • Auditors and line quality inspectors in the company
  • Outgoing and incoming quality inspectors of the product
  • Technology, Logistics, and Warehouse Quality, Incoming components inspections (SQA), etc. 
  • Line leaders, Production leaders, Engineers-process and product, Operators
  • Quality managers, Supervisors etc

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