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Course Objectives
Understand 8D Corrective Action & Problem Process Identify and Use Tools for Each 8D Process Step Understand Vocabulary & Principles Compare to Other Fact Based Problem Solving Methods
Corrective Action
Action to eliminate the cause of a detected nonconformity. Action to protect the customer from receiving or using nonconforming product. Corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.
Problem Solving
Problem Solving: Typically involves a methodology of clarifying the description of the problem, analyzing causes, identifying alternatives, assessing each alternative, choosing one, implementing it, and evaluating whether the problem was solved or not. 8D, PDCA, DMAIC (du-may-ic)
The origins of the 8-D system actually goes back many years. The US Government first standardized the system in Mil-Std-1520 Corrective Action and Disposition System for Nonconforming Material Mil-Std-1520 - First released: 1974 Last Revision was C of 1986 Cancelled in 1995
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What is 8D?
8D means Eight Disciplines It is a methodology used for solving problems 8D also refers to the form that is used to document the problem and resolution
Also called 8-D Report Corrective Action Report EW8D Report East-West-8D
Why 8D?
Data Collection & Analysis Verify & Validate History An information database Anticipate future problems Prevent recurrence
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Documented
8D Corrective Action
D4: D0: Recognize the Problem Identify Potential Causes D5: Choose & Verify Corrective Actions
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Root Cause?
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Improve
D5: Select & Validate Corrective Actions D6: Implement Corrective Actions D7: Prevent Recurrence D8: Congratulate Team
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Control
Some Vocabulary
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Process
Verification Validation
Purpose
That the containment action will stop the symptom from reaching the customer. That the containment action has satisfactorily stopped the symptom from reaching the customer according to the same indicator that made it apparent. That the real Root Cause is identified. That the corrective action will eliminate the problem. That the corrective action has eliminated the problem according to the same indicator that made it apparent.
D4 D5 D6
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Structure of a Problem
Determining the structure of a problem assists in the selection of the correct tools to use. It may give clues to the nature of the root causes.
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Structure of a Problem
Gradual change, deteriorating performance over time:
Established Performance
Time
Time
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Structure of a Problem
Expected Performance Actual Performance
(continued)
Time
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Structure of a Problem
Positive change:
Established Performance
(continued)
Time
Sometimes we experience positive changes that need to be investigated so that processes and products may be improved.
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Classifying Problems
Correctly categorizing and classifying a problem precedes any problem solving effort. Ensures proper methods and tools are selected. If not done, wasted time and effort may occur and wrong solutions may be implemented.
Rapid response is needed Usually have discernable root causes Usually require less data collection and analysis Usually can be solved by local experts Usually gradual or sudden problem structures Special causes Specific problem requiring Problem Analysis 8D methodology applies
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Technical Problems
Permanent corrective actions are needed Usually have difficult to discern root causes Usually require more data collection and analysis Usually require some technical expertise to solve May be any problem structure Special Causes Specific problem requiring Problem Analysis 8D methodology applies
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Process Improvement
Major systemic fixes needed Multiple causes and effects May require data collection and analysis May need systems thinking to solve Usually requires process owners involvement Common cause problem Structures include startup and positive. Others may apply. Broad problems requiring a Situation Analysis Quality Improvement Projects, Continual Improvement Projects or other methodologies apply.
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Trend Chart Control Chart Pareto Chart Brainstorm Checksheet Histogram Nominal Group Technique Five Whys Computer Aided Engineering APQP
Situation Analysis Flowchart Failure Analysis Database Decision Analysis Action Plan Root Cause Analysis Cause & Effect Diagram Scatter Diagram Design of Experiments Poka Yoke Preventive Action Matrix
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Method to move from symptom D2 to problem description Process to find root cause Information Database using Is/Is Not, Differences, D2 D4 D5 D6 Changes Decision Making Action Plan EW8D Method to choose best action from among alternatives Record of assignments, responsibilities and timing Report of problem solving process for management review D3 D5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
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Pareto Analysis
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RACRoot Cause Analysis
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Or Here?
Or Here?
Or Here?
In-Process
Inventory / Shipping
In Tran sit
Or Here?
Or Here?
Or Here?
Or Here?
Customer
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A. Most points are near the center line. B. A few points are near the control limit. C. No points (or only a rare point) are beyond the Control Limits.
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Tool Broke
Tool Wear?
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Trends
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A Run of 7 successive points above or below the center line is an out of control condition.
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Sudden, Unpredictable
Instability
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Stratification
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1. CHECK
Check that all calculations and plots have been accurately completed, including those for control limits and means. When using variable charts, check that the pair (x bar, and R bar) are consistent. When satisfied that the data is accurate, act immediately.
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Establish a small group of people with the knowledge, time, authority and skill to solve the problem and implement corrective actions. The group selects a team leader.
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Record Keeper
Writes and publishes minutes.
Participants
Respect each others ideas. Keep an open mind. Be receptive to consensus decision making. Understand assignments and accept them willingly.
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Champion
Guide, direct, motivate, train, coach, advocate to upper management.
Persistent Intuitive (supported by mechanical aptitude) Logic & discipline Common sense Ability to balance priorities Ownership Inquisitive and willing Creative and open minded Needs proof & facts
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Yes
No
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Describe the problem in measurable terms. Specify the internal or external customer problem by describing it in specific terms.
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20% of Tuesdays first shift production of end cap #3245A have a to crack at the lower left corner of the strain relief hole.
The root cause A level where permanent corrective action can be implemented A point where Why? can no longer be answered
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Action Step
Action Step
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Question or Decision?
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Action Step
Completed process
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Frequency
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Percent (%)
38%
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22%
60%
18%
78%
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6% 4% 2%
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1 1 2 50
2%
2% 2% 4% 100%
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94% 96% 100% -
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Third Shift
= Containment Action: Change Shift Starting Time = Corrective Action: Open second gate, change shift starting times back to 'normal'. = Corrective Action: Task Group established.
Average Hours Worked Per Employee (3rd shift) 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Change shift starting times New entrance opened. Task group established.
2 Bad Weather
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Is Not
What could be happening but is not? What could be the problem concern, but is not? Where on the object is the problem NOT seen? Does the problem cover the entire object? Where else could you have observed the defective object, but did not? When in time could it have first been observed, buy was not? Where else in the process, life or operating cycle might you have observed the problem, but did not? What other times could you have observed it but did not? How many objects could be defective, but aren't?
What is the trend? Has it leveled off? Has it gone away? Is What other trends could have been observed, but were it getting worse? not? How many objects have the defect? How many defects do you see on each object? How big is the defect in terms of people, time, $ and/or other resources? What percent is the defect in relation to the problem? How many objects could have had the defect, but didn't? How many defects per object could be there, but are not? How big could the defect be, but is not?
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Defect Nicks
1st Shift
2nd Shift
3rd Shift
Totals
22 1 8 31
14 0 4 18
5 0 0 5
41 1 12 54
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Missing holes
Missing screws
Totals
Frequency
4 3 2 1 0 Frequency
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Outside Diameter
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D3: Containment
Define and implement those intermediate actions that will protect the customer from the problem until permanent corrective action is implemented. Verify with data the effectiveness of these actions.
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Choose Verify Before Implement Certify parts and Confirm Customer Dissatisfaction No Longer Exists Should an existing check (control) have caught the defect? Validate After Implementation
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The objective of this step is to isolate the effects of the problem by implementing containment actions. Once a problem has been described, immediate actions are to be taken to isolate the problem from the customer. In many cases the customer must be notified of the problem. These actions are typically Band-aid fixes. Common containment actions include:
100% sorting of components Items inspected before shipment Parts purchased from a supplier rather than manufactured inhouse Tooling changed more frequently Single source
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Yes
No
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Root Cause of Event (Occur or Occurrence) What system allowed for the event to occur?
Root Cause of Escape What system allowed for the event to escape without detection?
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Process of analyzing is & is not pairs of information for differences and changes that lead to root cause
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Is Not
Where:
Seen on object Seen geographically I-70 Expressway East bound I-70 near Main Street
When:
First seen When else seen July 7, 1996 Ever since
Afternoon
How Big:
How many objects have the defect? How many defects per object? What is the trend? Enhanced Problem Description --> Third shift (4:00PM) Once per day Increasing --> SPECIAL CAUSE!
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Shows the relationship of causes and sub-causes to an identified effect or problem. Clearly identify the problem or effect to be diagrammed in the box at the right Draw the fishbone structure Identify the major categories, factors, the causes related to the effect. Brainstorm, or note the causes of the problem that fall within each of the major categories. Each branch may have sub-branches, or sub-subbranches As ideas are generated determine which branch of the "bone" they should be placed
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Effect
Method
Materials
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Scatter diagrams are used to study possible relationships between two variables. Although these diagrams cannot prove that one variable causes the other, they do indicate the existence of a relationship, as well as the strength of that relationship. A scatter diagram is composed of a horizontal axis containing the measured values of one variable and a vertical axis representing the measurements of the other variable. The purpose of the scatter diagram is to display what happens to one variables when another variable is changed. The diagram is used to test a theory that the two variables are related. The type of relationship that exits is indicated by the slope of the diagram.
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Strongly correlated
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Moderately correlated
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No Correlation
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Built within the Process In General Have Low Cost Have the Capacity for 100% Inspection
Remember SQC is performed outside the process which adds cost and allows defects to escape the system.
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Spring loaded shutter mechanism - Do you remember the old 5.25 inch floppies from the early to mid1980s? Failsafe disk surface protection [#4]. Slide Tab to protect against erasure. Mechanism senses [#5].
720k disks have no hole [#2] while HD disks Precision alignment. Disk alignment holes and notches [#6] ensure the disk is have hole properly aligned and also provides a focus area for manufacturing. (mechanism senses)[#3].
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Microsoft: Disk must be inserted and ejected by hand. It is possible to eject a disk while it is being written to.
Macintosh Poka Yoke (1984): Disk drive grabs disk as it is being inserted and draws it in and seats it. Disk cannot be manually ejected. You must drag the desktop icon for the disk to the Trash. The drive then ejects the disk as long as there are no disk operations taking place.
New lawn mowers are required to have a safety bar on the handle that must be pulled back in order to start the engine. If you let go of the safety bar, the mower blade stops in 3 seconds or less. This is an adaptation of the "dead man switch" from railroad locomotives.
Warning lights alert the driver of potential problems. These devices employ a warning method instead of a control method.
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Recognize the collective efforts of your team. Publicize your achievement. Share your knowledge and learning.
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References
http://elsmar.com/ http://www.isixsigma.com/spotlight/default.asp http://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/glossary.asp http://www.asq.org/learn-about-quality/ Prince Corp, Corrective Action Manual The New Rational Manager, Kepner & Tregoe http://deming.eng.clemson.edu/pub/tutorials/ http://www.qualityspctools.com/menu.html Ford Team Oriented Problem Solving http://www.cjkurtz.com/qualitytools.htm
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