5W2H Explained: The Framework for Clear Problem Definition
The 5W2H methodology is a structured and effective way to clearly define and analyse a problem by addressing seven key questions: What, Where, When, Who, Why, How, and How Much. By answering each of these…
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Finding the Dirty Batch: A Key Challenge in Quality Incidents
In case of a quality problem from the customer or internal, one of the most challenging steps is “finding the dirty batch,” which is in the early stages of 8D Problem Solving studies. Before going…
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How to Lead Problem Solving Studies (8D, 6 Sigma, A3) Without a Well Process Knowledge.
You work in production, in method, or in logistic, maybe in quality ? You don’t know the processes well yet. What would you do at first if someone notified a quality problem that needs to…
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What is FMEA? A Simple Guide to How It Works
FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) was invented by the U.S. Military in the late 1940s to evaluate potential risks in production. Later, NASA used it to assess risks before long space journeys. Today? It…
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The True Purpose of “Why” in 5W2H Method
The 5W2H method is a widely used framework in problem-solving, quality management, and business analysis. By asking What, Where, When, Why, Who, How, and How Much, we systematically define a problem. However, there is one…
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Quality Control & Quality Audit, What’s the Difference?
If you ask most people to guess the second word after “Quality,” they would probably say “Control.” It’s a term closely linked to quality and widely used. But what exactly is Quality Control? Is it…
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IATF 16949:2016 The Role of QMS Processes
IATF 16949:2016, the Automotive Quality Management System (QMS) standard, consists of 10 main clauses, each with multiple sub-clauses. While the standard provides detailed requirements on what needs to be done, it does not prescribe how…
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What is the Best Method for Validating a Root Cause
Identifying root causes requires a huge effort from teams. However, confirming whether the identified root causes are truly the right ones can be challenging. The validation methods may vary depending on the problem type, but…
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Technical & Systemic Root Cause, Corrective & Preventive Action, What’s the difference ?
Root cause analysis is a core step in all problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, Six Sigma, A3, and even PDCA. The reason is simple: rather than focusing on the surface-level issue, we go straight to the…
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What happens when we define problems incorrectly ?
While the problem is the deviation between the actual status and the expectation, it is essential to identify all relevant data and direct our focus to the correct issue. In this post, we’ll explore how…
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