8D Methodology Problem Solving & Improvements

Date(s): To be advised	Register: Email registration form to training@aais.org.sg
Time: 9am – 5pm	Closing Date: One week before course date.
Venue: Virtual training via Zoom	Fees: AAIS Member: S$431/pax Public: S$451/pax (excl. prevailing GST) (inclusive of S$16 registration fee, the amount is to be excluded from SkillsFuture (individuals) and SDF Funding (corporate))
About the Course:
There is an increasing awareness that problem solving skill among employees is an important and essential critical skill for company success and to remain viable in today’s very competitive environment. The 8-Discipline problem-solving methodology (also called “8-Step Plan” or TOPS – “Team Oriented Problem- Solving”) is a structured procedure use to arrive at the root cause of a problem. The workforce’s improved capability to 8D Method problem-solving is a necessary requirement in Zero Defect (ZD), 6 Sigma, FMEA, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, TQM and Lean Manufacturing.
Who Should Attend?
For anyone who wishes to acquire the skills using systematic approach to solve problem.
Course Content:
Day 1: What are Problem Definition, Perception and Solving? Why use a structured process? Introduction to 8D history Introduction to 8D Model: • D0 Prepare for the process • D1 Use a team approach • D2 Describe the problem • D3 Implement and verify containment activity • D4 Define root cause • D5 Develop permanent corrective actions • D6 Implement and verify corrective actions • D7 Prevent recurrence • D8 Congratulate your team Introduce to 8D Reference Card Comparing 8D to DMAIC and PDCA The 8D Documentation and examples Problem Solving Tool Selection Matrix • Selecting the right tool for the job D0 Prepare for the Process • Getting started • Problem selection • Pareto charts • Run Chart D1 Use a Team Approach • Team purpose, selection and formation • Team meeting technique • Questions and Checklists D2 Describe the Problem • The importance of collecting and interpreting data (variable vs. attribute type) • Problem description technique • Process mapping • Questions & Checklist D3 Implement and Verify Containment Activity • Interim Containment Action (ICA) strategies -Thinking outside the box • Problems with containment • Questions and Checklist D4 Define Root Cause • Root cause analysis methodology • Structured brainstorming techniques • Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagrams • Repeated Whys (5 Whys) • Fault Tree Analysis • Affinity Diagram • Questions & Checklist Day 2: D5 Develop Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) • Developing an Action Plan • Error Proofing (Poka Yoke) • Questions and Checklist D6 Implement and Verify Corrective Actions • Putting the Action Plan into place • PDCA • Run Chart • Questions and Checklist D7 Prevent Recurrence • Identify recurrence issues • FMEA • Control Charts and Basics Concepts of SPC • Questions and Checklist D8 Congratulate Your Team • 8D Auditing • Summary and Wrap-up • Checklist Introduce standard 8D Report Format Case Studying: Introduce 8D report sample and procedure from 2-Company. Workshop Exercise

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