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There are several problem-solving approaches available, such as Kepner-Tregoe, the Deming Cycle, A3, PDCA, etc. Ford Motor Company combined many of the successful elements from these into their Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS) Workshop, which this approach is based on. Corrective action reporting from many diverse customers requires applying the 8D approach
Benefits of 8D Methodology
• Provides a structure
• Systematic, yet flexible
• Superior to usual methods
• Common Approach
• Efficient interdepartmental communication
• Widespread familiarity
• Effective management evaluation and control
• Team work
• More skills and Creativity
• Buy-in eases and implementation
• Fact based
• Good data is indisputable
• Eliminates personal biases
• Quality Methods
• Tied to Deming philosophy
• Powerful and commonly available statistical tool
• Provides framework for application of methods
• Documentation
• Standard format for reporting all actions
• Later reference provides insight to problem solutions
Applying 8D Methodology
• Predicated on team approach.
• Use for a cause-unknown situation (all significant problems, not just
Customer Returns)
• Fact-based, data-driven decision making. "If you can't prove it, don't say it!"
• Eliminate the Problem, not the Symptom
• Requires action planning and documentation for each step of the process.
• Focus on effectively using the process, NOT on writing the report.
• Keep an open mind – facts/data will guide us
This Best Practice includes-
26 PowerPoint slides
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Source: Best Practices in 8D PowerPoint Slides: 8D Problem Solving Toolkit PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation, Fin-Wiser Advisory
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