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5 Why Root Cause Analysis Template

by Kevin Gausch, from the Community

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This 5 Why root cause analysis template guides teams through defining a problem objectively, asking successive why questions to reveal underlying causes, and documenting symptoms, causes, and countermeasures. It incorporates Lean waste categories such as defects, waiting, motion, transportation, inventory, and extra processing to help classify issues and prioritize improvement actions. Sections include analysis, symptom and cause capture for each why, and action planning to eliminate root causes. Suitable for manufacturing, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives across industries.

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