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DMAIC Problem Solving Template
DMAIC Problem Solving Template
DMAIC Problem Solving Template
DEFINE
Plant Equipment Date Problem Potential Initiator
Problem Statement
MEASURE
In this space insert charts and/or drawings to stratify the problem to the lowest level. Use additional forms if necessary.
ANALYSIS
4-M Analysis [ Brainstorm potential causes of the incident based on data, observation, and experience. ]
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Problem Statement
METHOD MATERIAL
ANALYSIS (Continued)
Why-Why Analysis [ Evaluate "The Critical Few" to identify Root Cause(s). ]
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POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSES
Rank Potential Root Cause Rank Potential Root Cause
IMPROVE
Countermeasure Ladder
Top Root Cause(s) Countermeasure Level Responsible Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date
CONTROL
CHECK RESULTS REPLICATE AND STANDARDIZE
Countermeasure Time Period Tracked Results Item Required Description Target Date Responsible Completion Date
Std Work/SOP Update Yes No
Educated? Yes No
Update PM? Yes No
Replication Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Problem Solving Form (DMAIC Lite)
DEFINE
Plant Equipment Date Problem Potential Initiator
Home Car 1/10/2021 Wreck Me
Team Members Tracking Number 1
Describe Problem Flat Tire Start Date: 1/10/2021
Me
Completion Date: 1/10/2021
What: Flat Tire Right front
When: 1/10/2021
Initial Data
Where: Driveway
Who: Me
Problem Statement I got ready to run errands and saw my right front tire was flat
MEASURE
In this space insert charts and/or drawings to stratify the problem to the lowest level. Use additional forms if necessary.
ANALYSIS
4-M Analysis [ Brainstorm potential causes of the incident based on data, observation, and experience. ]
huMAN MACHINE
METHOD MATERIAL
ANALYSIS (Continued)
Why-Why Analysis [ Evaluate "The Critical Few" to identify Root Cause(s). ]
IMPROVE
Countermeasure Ladder
Top Root Cause(s) Countermeasure Level Responsible Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date
Develop procedure and educational plan for associates to find
No procedures to catch lost nails 1 Contractor 1/15/2021 1/15/2021
nails
No tools to help find lost nails Purchase and begin using magnet to pick up nails 5 Contractor 1/15/2021 1/15/2021
CONTROL
CHECK RESULTS REPLICATE AND STANDARDIZE
Countermeasure Time Period Tracked Results Item Required Description Target Date Responsible Completion Date
Std Work/SOP Update Yes No Updated procedures 1/15/2021 Contractor 1/25/2021
Procedure to find nails 3 months No flat tires from customers
Educated? Yes No Educated Team 1/21/2021 Contractor 1/25/2021
No flat tires from customers Update PM? Yes No PM Procedures updated 1/15/2021 Contractor 1/15/2021
Use magnet to pick up nails 3 months
No nails found on driveway Replication Yes No Replicated to crews 1/15/2021 Contractor 1/15/2021
No flat tires from customers Yes No
Catch mechanism 3 months
No nails found on driveway Yes No