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Title Page

Company

Location 

8D Team Leader

Conducted on 

8D Report

D1

List 8D Team Members

MEMBER

Full Name, Role and Signature 

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D2

Briefly describe the problem

Does the problem statement contain the 5W2H? (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How,
How much/often)

Yes No

Clearly restate the problem

D3

Are there interim containment actions for this problem?

Yes No

Briefly describe current interim containment actions

What temporary fixes can be integrated for preventing this problem from getting worse
until a permanent solution is implemented?

Rate effectiveness (1 = low, 10 = high)

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D4

Identify the root cause of the problem

Take/attach relevant photos as verification of the


root cause

Does the root cause of the problem reveal flaws in business processes?

Yes No

Why was the problem not detected and resolved at the time it occurred?

D5

What permanent corrective actions can be developed to solve the problem?

Take/attach relevant photos as proof of effectiveness


of corrective actions

D6

Implementation date of corrective actions 

Did we communicate the changes to all stakeholders?

Yes No

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D7

Are additional measures needed to prevent similar problems?

Yes No

Briefly describe additional measures

What lessons are learned and can be applied to other problems?

Were procedures and work instructions updated?

Yes No

D8

How can the team be rewarded to boost motivation?

Completion

Additional Recommendations

Full Name and Signature of 8D Team Leader 

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