Step 4. Analyse the root cause

Clarify the root cause. Consider as many potential cause factors as possible.

  • Interviews
  • praetor charts
  • Data stratification
  • 5 whys
  • Cause and effects analysis
  • Process Capability Analysis
  • Scatter diagrams
  • Box plots
  • Regression & Correlation
  • FMEA

Identify areas for improvement

Instructions

  • Look at only the prioritized problem from step 2, brainstorm to find potential root causes.
  • Use 5 why analysis to test potential root causes until you find the true root cause.
  • Go and See to verify throughout the process to ensure the root cause is accurate.

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