8D Analysis Template

Use this 8D Analysis Template to address problems, employing the Eight Disciplines method for effective root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

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8D Analysis Template

D0 - Prepare For The 8D Process

D1 - Establish The Team

D2 - Describe The Problem

D3 - Develop Interim Containment Action (ICA)

D4 - Define And Verify The Root Cause And Escape Point

D5 - Choose & Verify Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) For Root Cause And Escape Point

D6 - Implement And Validate Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs)

D7 - Prevent Recurrence

D8 - Recognize The Team And Individual Contributions

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8D Analysis Template

Use this 8D Analysis Template to address problems, employing the Eight Disciplines method for effective root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

1. Is the necessity for emergency response actions evaluated?

2. If an emergency response action is taken, is it verified?

3. If an emergency response action is taken, is it validated?

4. Are the symptom(s) defined and quantified?

5. Are the 8D customer(s) who experienced the symptom(s) and the affected parties, identified and notified?

6. Are measurements taken to quantify the symptom(s) demonstrate that a performance gap exists and/or that priority (severity, urgency, and growth) of the symptom warranted initiation of the 8D process?

7. Is the cause of the problem unknown?

8. Is the management committed to dedicating the necessary resources, fixing the problem at the root cause level, and preventing recurrence?

9. Does the symptom complexity exceed the ability of one person to resolve the problem?

10. Does the new 8D not duplicate an existing 8D?

11. Are the measurables reviewed?

12. Is the need for a service action determined?

1. Are people affected by the problem represented on the team?

2. Is the Champion of the team identified?

3. Is the Team Leader identified?

4. Is the team large enough to include all necessary input, but small enough to act effectively?

5. Does the team membership reflect the problem’s current status?

6. Do the team members agree on the membership?

7. Is adequate team building done to build relationships with team members?

8. Is the need for a facilitator to coach the process and manage team consensus considered?

9. Are special skills or experience that the team requires available?

10. Are the team’s goals and membership roles clarified?

11. Do all individual members agree with and understand the team’s goals?

12. Does the team have sufficient decision-making authority to accomplish its goals?

13. Is preparation adequate to help team members focus on the team’s activities?

14. Are meeting agendas prepared, and is the team informed of each meeting’s agenda?

15. Is a regular team meeting time and place established?

16. Is the team meeting room user-friendly?

17. Are communication plans developed for both internal and external team information?

18. Is the 8D Report updated?

1. Is the question “What’s wrong with what?” looked into?

2. Are repeated “whys” used when asking: “Do we know for certain why this is occurring”?

3. Is a specific problem statement defined (object and defect)?

4. Is Is/Is Not Analysis performed (what, where, when, how big)?

5. Is prior experience considered to determine if this problem has appeared before?

6. Is the current process flow identified?

7. Are changes from the original process flow evaluated?

8. Is the process detail reviewed to determine where this problem first appeared?

9. Are the engineering system design and system delivery studied, and are the system functions and interactions between components in the system understood?

10. Are problem pattern(s) considered/evaluated?

11. Are similar components and/or parts reviewed for the same problem?

12. Is all required data collected and analyzed?

13. Is the effect of the ERA on the data evaluated?

14. Is the physical evidence of the problem obtained?

15. Is a Cause & Effect Diagram completed?

16. Is a determination made as to whether this problem describes a “something changed” or a “never been there” situation?

17. Is the problem description conformed to what the customer(s) and affected party(s) are experiencing?

18. Is the necessity of reviewing the problem with executive management evaluated?

19. Is consideration made for setting aside financial reserves?

20. Are moral, social, or legal obligations related to this problem considered?

21. Are all changes (e.g., FMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow) documented?

22. Is the team composition reconsidered?

23. Are measurables reviewed?

24. Is the need for a service action determined?

25. Is The 8D Report updated?

1. Are the Interim Containment Actions verified for effectiveness before implementation?

2. Are the Interim Containment Actions validated?

3. Are actions monitored while being used?

4. Do interim containment actions include the identification and segregation of all products in all possible locations? (warehouse, in transit, on hold, WIP, etc.)

5. Do interim containment actions include an acceptable method of identification of the product?

6. Are all changes documented (e.g., FMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow)?

7. Is the team composition reconsidered?

8. Are measurables reviewed?

9. Is the 8D Report updated?

1. Is the factual information in the problem description (Is/Is Not) updated?

2. Are differences unique to the “Is” when compared to the companion “Is Not” identified?

3. Are changes in or around the difference uncovered for a “Change-Induced” problem?

4. Are the theories developed tested against all the facts at D2?

5. Does the most likely cause account for all the facts at D2?

6. Is the root cause verified passively and actively?

7. Are all changes documented (e.g., FMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow)?

8. Is the team composition reconsidered?

9. Are measurables reviewed?

10. Is the 8D Report updated?

1. Are criteria established for choosing a PCA for root cause and escape point? (cost, timing, complexity, resources, etc.)

2. Does the champion agree with the PCA criteria?

3. Does the team possess the right experience to choose the best PCA (Probable Cause Analysis)?

4. Is a full range of alternatives considered for the PCA?