8D Problem Solving

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PROBLEM SOLVING
WORKBOOK
Disciplined
Problem Solving
Note; See instruction book for guidance at each discipline.
THE DISCIPLINED PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS SUMMARY REPORT
Quality
Title: Date Opened: Last Updated
Product/Process Information: Organization Information: Ref. No.:
D0 Symptom(s):

D0 Emergency Response Action(s): % Effective: Date Implemented:
Verification/Validation: Customer Contact:
D1 Team (Name, Dept., Tel)
Champion:
D2 Problem
Problem Statement:
D3 Interim Containment Action(s): % Effective: Date Implemented:
D4 Root Cause(s) and Escape Point(s) % Contribution:
D5 Chosen Permanent Corrective Action(s) % Effective:
D6 Implemented Permanent Corrective Action(s):
Validation:
Date Implemented:
D7 Prevent Actions: Date Implemented:
D7 Systemic Prevent Recommendations: Responsibility:
D8 Team and Individual Recognition: Date Closed: Reported by:
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THE DISCIPLINED PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
Use this process flow to guide you through the disciplined problem solving process. Also refer to the Instruction Book for
further guidance. If you need any further advice or help seek out someone in the Quality Assurance Department who has been
trained to a more detailed level of problem solving.
D0
Consider emergency response action (ERA); decision to use, and preparation for, this or
the more detailed approach,.
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D1
Establish the team and use teamworking approach, if required.
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D2
Describe the problem.

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D3
Develop, validate and implement the interim containment action (ICA), if required.
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D4
Find, define and verify root cause(s) and escape point(s).
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D5
Choose and verify permanent corrective actions (PCAs) for root cause and escape point.
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D6
Implement and validate permanent corrective actions (PCAs).
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D7
Prevent recurrence of this and possible similar failures, also identify systematic
improvement opportunities.
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D8
Recognise team and individual contributions, as appropriate.
DISCIPLINE
D0
You are aware that something has gone wrong, and you don’t know the reason why. Before you can describe the problem
accurately and thus find root cause(s), you may need to protect the customer (internal or external) from continuing to
experience the symptom, if this has not already been done.
• What was the Emergency Response action(s):
All inventory was accounted for. Lot “1” remaining samples put in quarantine.
Possible Actions
What did we actually do
(results!)
(Use the following as a check list)

• WIP on hold
• WIP checked
• Warehouse stock on hold
• Warehouse stock checked
• Deliveries in transit identified
• Deliveries in transit checked
• Deliveries at customer checked
• Verify control plan controls are properly working
• Review all past inspection data
• Other actions
Note: See Instruction book for guidance at each Discipline.
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TIME LINE OF
EVENTS
As you proceed through the Disciplines, you will find out information concerning the product and process associated with the
problem. Document any information such as date of approval of first batches made and any changes to process, material,
methods, machines, people or the environment with dates. Keep this Time Line live through the investigation.
Dates Event(s) i.e. changes or happenings
DISCIPLINE 2 PROBLEM STATEMENT
Define very simply “What is wrong with what” i.e. what object has what defect?
Use the techniques of “Sub Dividing” and “Stair Stepping” to assist you, to show the relationship of the Problem Statement to
the symptom.
Note: See Instruction Book for guidance at each discipline.
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