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5 Whys Excel Template, Download Why Why analysis Excel format
Hello readers! Today we will be discussing a very useful topic along with the example. But we have already published a details article on it. So don’t worry it’s a popular topic in every manufacturing industry and a very valuable method for identifying the root cause of any problem. I hope now you have understood which topic I want to talk about, this is a 5 whys Analysis. In this post, I will not cover details on why why analysis because you can learn details on it by just visiting on below given link. But we will learn on the 5 Whys Excel Template for documented information purposes. You can download different types of 5 Whys Excel templates or format those given below.
I would recommend you before downloading the below 5 whys Excel template or Format, try to learn the details concept on below topic.
- Why Why Analysis Concept.
- Step-by-step guide on how to perform 5 whys analysis with manufacturing example.
- Brainstorming thumb rules.
Please note, that we have covered all the above points in a single post, just visit the below post.
Why-Why Analysis Details Concept, thumb rules with manufacturing example.
Download 5 Whys Excel Template
The 5 Whys analysis technique is generally used to identify the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking “Why”. 5 Whys does not mean you need to ask 5 times whys for all significant causes, you just stop asking “why” when RC (root cause) is identified. We have prepared 3 useful templates in Excel format as mentioned below.
Template-1: Download 5 Whys Excel Template

Format-1: Download Excel Format

Template-3: Download Excel Template

Just download the above template or format in Excel format from the above-given link.
Example of 5 whys Analysis manufacturing Example:
Problem: Less production in assembly line-4
Why1- did the production less?
Why2- Why machine -4 was shut down?
Why3- Why heater was not functioning?
Why4- Why preventive maintenance of the heater was not performed periodically
Why5- PM schedule was not followed?
Root Cause: Lack of Awareness.
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Shanti Gopal Pradhan is an experienced professional in Quality Management Systems, QA, Operations, Business Excellence, and Process Improvement. He has strong expertise in international standards including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 17025, along with methodologies such as TQM, TPM, and Six Sigma.
He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering along with an MBA, combining strong technical acumen with strategic business insight, he is a Certified Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, and Six Sigma Black Belt, with a proven track record in driving quality transformation and operational excellence.