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Practical Problem Solving

Step 4: Analyze Root Causes

Learn the dif­fer­ence between points of cause vs. root causes. 

Also get an intro­duc­tion in meth­ods to ana­lyze root caus­es including:

  • Go to Gemba
  • Pare­to Charts
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • 4M+2
  • Fish­bone Diagrams

Course Videos

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PPS Overview

10:47

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PDCA

6:25Members only

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Treetop, Inc.

2:34Members only

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Step 1: Clarify the Problem

9:49Members only

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How to Write a Problem Statement

06:17Members only

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Introduction to SigmaXL

5:26Members only

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Creating Pareto Charts with SigmaXL

2:38Members only

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Creating Run Charts with SigmaXL

4:06Members only

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Creating Control Charts with SigmaXL

4:16Members only

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Step 2: Break Down the Problem

16:37Members only

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Creating Dot Plots with SigmaXL

1:50Members only

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Step 3: Set a Target

7:34Members only

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Step 4: Analyze Root Causes

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Next VideoFishbone Diagram Explained

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Five Why Explained

7:58Members only

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Treetop Gets to the Root Causes

6:56Members only

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Creating Scatter Plots with Sigma XL

4:16Members only

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Step 5: Develop Countermeasures

9:12Members only

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Step 6: See Countermeasures Through

6:06Members only

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Step 7: Evaluate the Process and Results

6:42Members only

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Step 8: Standardize Success and Learn from Failures

8:41Members only

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PPS Action Guide

3:40Members only

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Next Video Fishbone Diagram Explained 

Some­times referred to as a Ishikawa dia­gram, learn exact­ly what the fish­bone dia­gram is as well as how to cre­ate one. Also you will learn a root cause selec­tion tech­nique known as N/3 (N over three).