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Use this 5 whys template to resolve the root cause of a problem so that your business teams can avoid encountering them again. Begin by clearly stating the problem and answer why the problem occurred until the root cause is discovered. To complete the 5 whys template, provide a solution to the root cause of the problem and create actions.
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A 5 whys form template is used by business teams to drill down to the root cause of a problem using the 5 Whys technique. This template has been designed to make it easier for teams to ask and answer the question, "Why did this problem occur?" 5 times to discover the root cause. Take or attach relevant photos with the use of this template and complete this digitized 5 whys form with electronic signatures.
The 5 Whys Analysis is a simple root-cause analysis method usually practiced by sales and marketing teams. Using this digital 5 whys analysis template can help teams to effectively identify a 3 legged root cause of a problem: how the defect was produced, why the problem was not detected and why the possibility for failure existed. Complete the 5 whys analysis report with digital signatures.
Use this root-cause analysis template to analyze a recurring problem and help eliminate the root causes. Begin by describing the issue and its impact. Next, list potential reasons why the issue happened and identify the root cause and take/attach photo evidence for verification. Provide a prevention strategy and recommend solutions before completing the RCA template with digital signatures.
An 8D report template is used to document a comprehensive root-cause analysis based on the 8 Disciplines of Problem-Solving, previously known as the Team-Oriented Problem-Solving. 8D teams can easily generate a detailed report with the use of this template.
