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The 5 Whys

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The 5 Whys.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a powerful approach to problem solving which not only identifies the root cause of a problem, but enables the involved parties to assess a process or system and apply solutions to deal with established problems and prevent recurrence.

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Unpredicted problems may occur in any team or process. However, problems are just symptoms of deeper issues. Fixing a problem quickly may be a convenient solution, however, it doesn’t protect your work process from recurring mistakes. This is why your team needs to focus on finding the root cause and tackle it properly.

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The 5 Whys technique is one of the most effective tools for root cause analysis in the Lean management arsenal. Every team faces roadblocks in its daily work. However, using the 5 Whys will help you find the root cause of any problem and protect the process from recurring mistakes and failures.

Failure Modes Effects Analysis

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The failure mode and effects analysis model can help teams decrease project scope and complexity by focusing in on the primary failure modes of a process. Creating an FMEA is best done by coordinating a cross-functional team and using objective and subjective knowledge to identify accurate properties about the identified failure modes.

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a structured approach to discovering potential failures that may exist within the design of a product or process.

Failure modes are the ways in which a process can fail. Effects are the ways that these failures can lead to waste, defects or harmful outcomes for the customer. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is designed to identify, prioritise and limit these failure modes.

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