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Root Cause Analysis - Tool

The document discusses root cause analysis and its importance for organizations. It explains that root cause analysis involves systematically analyzing potential problem areas to identify the underlying causes creating issues. This is an important tool for reducing manufacturing lead times. Several potential root causes are listed under machine, material, men, method and environmental factors that can cause non-conformances or defects. Finally, the document introduces cause and effect diagrams as a tool to analyze multiple causes of a problem in a systematic way.

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Root Cause Analysis - Tool

The document discusses root cause analysis and its importance for organizations. It explains that root cause analysis involves systematically analyzing potential problem areas to identify the underlying causes creating issues. This is an important tool for reducing manufacturing lead times. Several potential root causes are listed under machine, material, men, method and environmental factors that can cause non-conformances or defects. Finally, the document introduces cause and effect diagrams as a tool to analyze multiple causes of a problem in a systematic way.

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FICCI CE

Root cause analysis


FICCI CE

Root cause analysis

In any organization numerous problems exist in all facets of its activities. The
efficiency and survival of the organization depends on how promptly these
problems are recognized and their root causes are isolated and eliminated.
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Root cause analysis

A systematic analysis of each potential problem area should be carried out


to recognize the root causes which are responsible for creating the problem.
Such analysis is called Root Cause Analysis. This is a very important tool
for reducing the manufacturing lead time.
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Possible root causes for non conformance/ defects

Machine factors
• Inadequate process capability
• Incorrectly designed tooling
• Worn tools, jigs or dies
• Poor maintenance
• Equipment effected by environmental factors such as heat, humidity etc.
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Possible root causes...

Material factors
• Use of untested materials
• Mix-up of materials
• Substandard material accepted on concession because of non-availability
of correct material
• Inconsistency in specifications on the part of vendors
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Possible root causes...

Men factors
• Incorrect knowledge of setting up machines
• Careless operator and inadequate supervision
• Undue rush by the operator to achieve quality targets
• Lack of understanding of drawing instructions relating to a process
• Operator does not posses requisite skill for operating machines
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Possible root causes...

Method factors
• Inadequate process controls
• Non availability of proper test equipments
• Test equipment out of calibration
• Vague inspection/ testing instructions
• Inspectors do not possess the necessary skill
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Cause and effect diagram

Cause and effect diagram (also known as ishikawa diagram or fishbone


diagram) is an analysis tool to analyze many potential or actual causes of
a problem in a systematic way. It is a very effective way of improving
the quality of the product or service.
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Cause & Effect diagram - Major and subsidiary causes

Material Methods Environment

Procedures Noise level


Assemblies

Temperature

Consumables Humidity
Components Accounting

Suppliers Lighting
Policies
Quality
Variability
Instruments
Training
Experience Tests
Technology

Tooling
Attitude Gauging

Skill Fixtures Counting

Men Machine Measurement


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Example of Cause & Effect diagram - Low operating profit

Material Methods Environment


Inadequate High Noise level
High lead time process control

poor review Heat


system
High inventory
Poor QC
Poor quality
of vendors Poor Lighting
Poor MIS Low
operating
High profit
Inadequate
variation Instruments
Inadequate
Training
Lack
of Experience
Old machines

Poor No SPC
Maintenance

Low Frequent Inadequate


motivation breakdowns measurement
Men Machine Measurement
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Material Methods Environment
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Men Machine Measurement

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