Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Tools Matrix
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Lean ManufacturingPROBLEM SOLVING & ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS TOOLS MATRIX
DMAIC FMEA FTA 8D DRBFM
3 to 4 Weeks
High
Used for : Used for : Used for : Used for : Used for :
Complex/Chronic Design, Process Safety,Engineering Customer Issues & Engineering
issues, Six Sigma reliability & Compliance Recurring issues design transitions
Fishbone Scatter Control Cause & Affinity
Diagram Diagram Charts Effect Matrix Diagram
2 to 3 Weeks
Medium
Used for :
Used for : Used for : Used for : Used for : Organizing
Manufacturing, Process control Statistical Process Prioritization of brainstorming
Service problems and optimization Control (SPC) key factors outputs
5 Whys Pareto Histogram Brainstorming Run Chart
Analysis
1 Week
Low
Used for :
Used for : Used for : Used for : Monitoring
Used for :
Simple, linear SPC, Quality Team ideation process
Defect/failure
problems Analysis phase performance
prioritization
Complexity Low: Can be done individually or with small teams. Time
Levels Medium: Requires cross-functional input. Period
High: Structured, team-based, and often documented formally.
DMAIC - Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control FMEA - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FTA - Fault Tree Analysis
8D - Eight Disciplines DRBFM - Design Review Based on Failure Mode
Comprehensive Framework Risk Prevention Prioritization Monitoring/Validation Root Cause Analysis Problem Identification
