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Fishbone Diagram Template With Example

07/04/202626/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

Fishbone Diagram Template With Example | Download Template

Download the Fishbone Diagram Template by clicking on the below link. Fishbone Diagram will help you to represent the Potential Causes of a Problem.

DOWNLOAD the Cause & Effect Diagram / Fishbone Diagram.

How to Use Fishbone Diagram Template:

[Figure-1]

Step-1: Download the Fishbone Diagram Template (Link is given at the top)

Step-2: Enter the Name of the Problem in the Red Highlighted Box, marked in the Excel template (e.g. refer to the above Figure-1 for easy understanding)

Step-3: Identify and then enter the Potential causes in the Sky color box in the Excel template under Man, Machines, Material, Method, Measurement, and Environment.

How to Identify the Potential Causes of a Problem:

Step-1: To make a CFT Team (Cross-Functional team). Members of CFT should be from different and different processes/areas or departments. E.g. someone from production, Quality, technical, R&D, Maintenance, etc.

Step-2: Individually identify the Causes through Brainstorming.

Step-3: Before you identify the causes by all team members, you have to list up all causes without any repetition. Next, all members of the team should sit together to identify the new causes through Brainstorming. And finally, do the list up of all causes identify by individual and team.

Step-4: Represent all potential causes in the Cause and Effect Diagram Template or Fishbone Diagram Template or Ishikawa Diagram Template.

Step-5: Identify the Significant Causes with the help of Hypothesis testing.

Step-6: Do the Root cause analysis with the help of Why- why Analysis to identify the Root Cause

Step-7: Take Corrective and Preventive Action on the Root cause.

Example-1: Casting Shrinkage Problem.

I have taken a Problem from the Iron casting Process as Shrinkage. Here I need to represent the Potential causes of Shrinkage in the Fishbone Diagram Template or Cause and Effect Diagram Template or the Ishikawa Diagram template. First of all, I made a CFT team considering the members from the production process, quality, Development, and Maintenance Department.

Instructed all members to identify the Potential cause relevant to their work function in individually through Brainstorming. Next, collect all Potential causes. And then call a meeting for further identification of Causes together with all members through Brainstorming. List up all Causes and represent those in the Fishbone Diagram Template, just like the below figure.

Example-2: Casting Blow-hole Problem:

Below are the potential causes that may cause the blow-hole problem in raw casting products;

Improper manual core spray.
Improper manual mould spray.
Unskilled operators.
Core curing time is not validated w.r.t season.
Core curing m/c burner problem.
LP gas regulator issue.
Electric heater -heating issue.
Mould spray gun damage.
No deslagging.
Wet core used.
Low permeability.
Extremely high sand strength.
No venting system.
High moisture.
Core used without treatment.

Benefits of Fishbone Diagram:

It represents and displays the relationship of potential causes w.r.t Problem: – All Possible causes will represent them under which category among the man, machines, method, measurement, material, and environment.
Accumulate the possible Reasons in a single diagram: – It will be very difficult to resolve the problem without any idea of the Possible or Potential causes of any problem. So this diagram will show you all the causes simultaneously.
Involvement in Brainstorming: – It will help you to boost and structure the brainstorming to identify the possible causes or reasons.
It will help you to maintain the team focus to achieve the common goal: – As you know the team mission is to achieve the common goal means to identify the possible causes or reasons. All team members will identify the Causes or Reasons individually and together in a team to list-up the possible causes.

How to plot Ishikawa or cause and effect diagram of customer complaint:

first of all, download the cause and effect diagram template or Ishikawa diagram template from the given above link (at the top) and then follow the below steps. As per my own experience regarding the preparation of cause and effect diagrams related to customer complaints. at first, when I received a customer complaint, I just tried to understand the nature and type of problem and immediately called for a meeting for initial problem understanding with team members. Once it’s understood by all the team members, then we form a special team for 8D or CAPA formation.

Before doing the why-why analysis we have to identify the potential causes by using popular tools i.e. fishbone or cause & effect or Ishikawa diagram. To do so, the individual team members should identify the potential cause w.r.t customer complaints, Once you collect the all identified potential causes by individual members, then you have to plot the final fishbone diagram to keep in your mind with the repeated potential causes. when you choose to form the team at that time members should be in CFT of that process where the customer problem is related.

How to calculate z-score in excel with manufacturing example

07/04/202625/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

How to calculate z-score in excel with a manufacturing example:

Hi Readers! Here, we are going to learn today how to calculate z-score in excel with manufacturing examples. And also we will understand the standard deviation calculation based on the sample and population. You can download the sample example excel template of z-score calculation from the below link as well.

Sample Excel Template of Z-score-[Free Download]

The formula of Z-Score calculation:

Z-Score = [x_i-Mean]/ σ

Where x_iis the observed value

µ =Mean

σ = Standard deviation of the population.

Before starting the calculation, we have to understand the variance and standard deviation of the sample and population, so that very easily we can calculate the value of Z-Score.

Relation between variance and standard deviation:

Standard Deviation is equal to the square root of the variance

σ or s = Square root of the variance

Variance = σ²or s²

How to calculate z-score in excel with manufacturing example

For example, there is a 5 nos total data set that we have observed and these are given below as

Data set = [294, 295, 296, 295, 310], and the company has set the range of -1 to 1 as “not an outlier”. The individual data value which is greater than 1 or less than -1 is the outlier value from the data set.

By using the above formula we are going to calculate the Z-score manually and then by Excel sheet.

Manual calculation of Z-Score:

Data set- = 294, 295, 296, 295, 310.

Z-Score = [x_i-Mean]/ σ

Where, X1=294, X2=295, X3=296, X4=295, X5=310

Total number of data points (n) = 5

Mean of data set = (294 + 295 + 296 + 295 + 310)/5 = 298

Data	x-µ	(x-µ)²	Sum of (x-µ)²/n	Square root of (Sum of (x-µ)²/n)
294	-4	16	36.4	6.03
295	-3	9
296	-2	4
295	-3	9
310	12	144
	Sum =	182

Mean, µ = 298, Standard deviation of population = 6.03, so Z-score is equal =

Z-Score = [x_i-Mean]/ σ

For data value “294” Z-score equal to = (294-298)/6.03 = -0.66, similarly we have calculated the z-score for data set.

Data	Z-Score
294	-0.66
295	-0.50
296	-0.33
295	-0.50
310	1.99

Excel Calculation Methods:

Step-1: Open the excel sheet

Step-2: Type the data value like below in the Excel sheet

Data

294

295

296

295

310

Step-3: Use the below Excel function formula to calculate the mean

Step-4: Use below excel function formula to calculate the standard deviation of the data set.

Step-5: Use the below function formula to calculate the individual Z-score of all data value

Conclusion and data interpretation: As per the organization outlier criteria, the data value 310 is the outlier data among the above data set because the Z-score is 1.99 which is greater than the value of 1

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7QC Tools for Problem Solving | What are 7 QC Tools

25/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

7QC Tools for Problem Solving | What are 7 QC Tools

7QC Tools for Problem Solving techniques are generally used in manufacturing, Non-manufacturing industries, and service sectors to resolve problems.

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Definition and History:-

The 7QC Tools (Also Known as “Seven Basic Tools of Quality”) originated in Japan. First emphasized by Kaoru Ishikawa, a professor of engineering at Tokyo University and the father of “quality circles”. These tools are used to solve critical quality-related issues. You can use the 7 basic tools of quality to help understand and solve problems or defects in any industry. With the help of Excel, you can plot the graphs / Diagrams to resolve the daily quality problems. I will help you to understand the basic ideas and knowledge of 7QC Tools and their usage.

For solving problems seven QC tools are used Pareto Chart, Cause & Effect Diagram, Histogram, Control Charts, Scatter Diagrams, Graphs/Process Flow Diagram, and Check Sheets. All these tools are important tools used widely in the manufacturing field to monitor the overall operation and continuous process improvement. seven QC tools are used to find out the Root cause of the problem and implement the action plan to improve the process efficiency.

7QC tools are:-

Pareto Chart
Cause and effects diagram
Histogram
Scatter Diagram
Control Chart
Check Sheet
PFD(Process Flow diagram)/Graphs

Benefits of 7QC Tools:-

Improve management decisions.
Simple and easy for implementation
Continuous quality improvement
Quick results
Enhances customer satisfaction through improved quality product
Reduce cycle time and improve efficiency
Control cost of poor quality / Cost of quality
Reduce defects and optimize the production
Reduce variations and improve the quality of Products
Encouragement of teamwork and confidence
Enhancement of customer focus.

Pareto Chart:-

A Pareto Chart is named after the Italian Economist Vilfredo Pareto. It is a type of chart that contains both bars and a line graph, where the individual values are represented in the bar graph in descending order (largest to smallest value) and the cumulative percentage is represented in the line graph.

Click here to learn “How to Plot Pareto Chart In Excel”.

Understanding the Pareto Chart principle (The 80/20 rule):

The Pareto principle is also known as the 80/20 rule derived from the Italian Economist Vilfredo,

The principle is understood as –

20% of the input creates 80% of the results

80 % of the effects come from 20% of the causes.

[Figure-1]

In the above Pareto Chart[Figure-1], we can see the cumulative% in the line graph, According to the Pareto Chart principle 80/20 rule, the 80% cumulative in the line graph is filling under the low hardness, which means BH, Damage, SH and Low hardness defers are coving the 80% of contribution over total types of defects. And those 80 % of contributions were due to the 20% caused.

Histogram:-

The histogram is one of the 7QC tools, which is the most commonly used graph to show frequency distribution.

Helps summarize data from a process that has been collected over a period of time.

Click here to know the “How to Plot Histogram in Excel:

[Figure-2]

Fish-bone Diagram/Cause and Effects /Ishikawa Diagram:-

The cause and Effects Diagram looks like a fish that’s why it’s called Fish-bone Diagram, also called the Ishikawa diagram.

It’s a visualization tool for categorizing the potential causes of a problem in order to identify its root causes.

CFT members are identifying the potential cause through the Brainstorming process of individuals and together.

The Potential cause is related w.r.t below as

Machine
Manpower
Environment
Method
Materials
Measurement

[Figure-3]

Scatter diagram:-

The scatter diagram graphs pairs of variable data, with one variable on each axis, to look for a relationship between them. If the variables correlate, the points will fall along a line or curve. The better the correlation, the more points will strongly cluster to the line. It generally gives the idea of the correlation between the variables.

[Figure-4]

In the above figure-4, the positive and Negative correlation is only due to the direction, and in both the correlation, points are clustered to the line but in the last figure in figure-4, Points are not clustered to the line but spread over the X and Y-axis.

Control Chart:-

A line on a control chart is used as a basis for judging the stability of a process. If the observed points are beyond a control limit then it is evidence that special causes are affecting the process.

Control Charts can be used to monitor or evaluate a process.

There are basically two types of control charts, those for variable data and those for attributes data.

Click here to learn more about the Control Chart and Statistical Process Control.

Benefits:-Higher Quality, Lower Unit Cost, Higher effective Capability, etc.

Selection of Control Charts based on Attribute / Variable Type Data:-

Calculation of Average and Range Charts-

Click here to know the details.

The formula of the Attributes Control Chart:-

Click here to learn the formula and calculation.

Nomenclature of Control Chart:-

Check Sheet:-

Check Sheet is a simple document used for collecting data in real time. Variable or Attribute type data is collected through a Check sheet. A check sheet generally helps to make the decision on the basis of a fact and to collect the data for analysis and evaluation.

Sample check Sheet:-

Logo	Title:-………	Format No- Issue no-… rev. no- Date-
Parameters	Specification	Observations	Remarks





Checked by:- Verified by:-

Process Flow diagram/Graphs:-

A process flow diagram is a diagram used to indicate the general flow of plant processes and equipment.

The 7QC tools are the most commonly used tool in the industry for improvement, With the help of the 7QC tools you can understand the process/activities, analyze the data, and interpret the result/graph/output.

FAQ:

Which are the 7 QC tools?

The seven QC tools are

Pareto Chart
Fishbone diagram
Histogram
Scatter Diagram
Control Chart
Check Sheet
PFD(Process Flow diagram)/Graphs /Stratification

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What is SPC | SPC Tools

25/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

What is SPC | SPC Tools

What is SPC ? SPC is the Statistical Process Control.

History and Definition:-

Statistical Process Control is a technique of quality control that services statistical methods to monitor and control processes. This ensures the process stability and consistency, producing more conforming products with less waste (Defects free). SPC helps us to indicate the common and special cause’s presence in the process. SPC is generally focused on continuous improvement.

Statistical Process Control was established by Walter A. Shewhart at Bell Laboratories in the year 1920 and he developed the control chart in 1924.

The control chart is the key tool for statistical process control. The control chart is used on both variable and attribute-type data.

Here is the full description of What is SPC?

Benefits of Statistical Process Control:-

Optimize the productivity
Reduced scrap, rework, warranty, and defects
Increased efficiency
Improved customer satisfaction
Improved the Process capability
Reduced COPQ.

Control Chart-

A line on a control chart is used as a basis for judging the stability of a process. If the Measure points are beyond a control limit(UCL, LCL) then it evidences that special causes are affecting the process.
Control Charts can be used to evaluate a process.
There are basically two types of control charts, for variable data and attribute data.

The use of statistical techniques such as control charts to analyze a process, so as to take appropriate actions to improve the process capability.

Nomenclature of Control chart:

Selection of Control Charts based on Attribute / Variable Type Data-

Variables Control chart:

Average and Range Chart (X͞ and R):

Subgroup Average:

X͞ =(x1+x2+x3+…+xn)/n

n= number of samples in subgroup

Subgroup Range:

R= Xmax-Xmin (Within each subgroup)

Grand Average:

X͞͞ ͞ = (͞x1+x͞2+…+x͞k)/k

k=number of subgroups used to determine the grand average and average range.

Average Range:

R͞ =(R͞1+ R͞2+…R͞k)/k

Estimate of the standard deviation of X:

Standard Deviation =R͞ /d2

Estimate of the standard deviation of X͞: =(R͞ /d2 )/√n

Centre line:

CLx͞ = X͞ ͞

Centerline of Range =R͞

Control Limits:

UCLx͞ = X͞ ͞ +A2R͞

Upper control limit of Range = D4R͞

Lower Control limits of X͞ = X͞ ͞ -A2R͞

Lower Control limit of Range=D3R͞.

(For Subgroup size 5, A2=0.577, d2=2.326, D4=2.114)

Attributes control Chart:

P chart (for proportions of units in a category)

Centre line = P͞

Control limits:

Samples not necessarily of constant size

Upper control limits: P͞ +3x √(p͞(1-p͞)/√n)

Lower Control limits: P͞ -3x √(p͞(1-p͞)/√n)

If the sample size is constant (n):

Upper control limits: P͞ +3x √(p͞(1-p͞)/√n)

Lower Control limits: P͞ -3x √(p͞(1-p͞)/√n)

Different types of Attributes type control chart:

[P-Chart]

[np-Chart]

[u-chart]

[c-chart]

In the Above c-types Control chart, two numbers observe points are fall outside of upper control limits, this means the control chart gives an alarm that the process has some special cause that we need to take immediate action to control the process in stable conditions.

Interpretation of Result (Both Attributes and Variable types Data Control chart):

The Control Charts would indicate that a process is out of Control if either one of these is true-

One or More points fall outside the Control Limits
When the Control Charts are divided into 3 sigma zones –

Nine Consecutive points are on one side of the average
There are six Consecutive points, increasing or decreasing.
There are fourteen consecutive points that alternate up or down.

The SPC- Statistical process control is one of the best methodologies to control the process. It is commonly used in manufacturing industries for process control & improvement.

FAQ:

What is an SPC used for?

The SPC is a statistical process control that is used for process control by statistical techniques/methods/tools. (like a control chart, process capability, etc).

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Corrective and Preventive Action Format | CAPA with Example

07/04/202625/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

Corrective and Preventive Action Format, capa format, capa format in word, capa format in excel

Corrective and Preventive Action Format | Download CAPA Format:

Corrective and Preventive Action Format with an example is illustrated below. CAPA has generally eliminated the causes of nonconformity. It is usually a set of actions i.e corrective action and preventive action, An Action to eliminate the Root cause of Non-conformity is called corrective action, and an action to eliminate the potential cause of non-conformity is called Preventive action.

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If you would like to learn more details on the CAPA Process & CAPA manufacturing example then read two important articles;

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA):

After knowing the symptom of the Problems why-why analysis plays a major part in identifying the root cause of the symptom of the problem.

In Industry CAPA is used to bring about improvement in process operation and to eliminate the causes of Problems. Corrective and preventive action is also a part of the Quality management system. CAPA is fully followed by the PDCA cycle for the implementation of the action plan and for monitoring the effectiveness of the action plan.

Corrective action implemented w.r.t the Customer Return, field failure, Manufacturing Process defects, warranty failure, Product design failure, server failure, etc.

Preventive action is implemented in reaction to identifying the potential cause of nonconformity. Common preventive actions in industries are given below, but are not limited to:

Process/ potential failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
Design Failure mode and effects analysis
Quality Assurance Plan/ Control Plan
Standard Operating Procedure / Work Instruction.
Error Proofing/ Poka-yoke/ Mistake Proofing
Reaction plan
Risk mitigation plan
Alarms System
Process Validation
Product validation
Process layout.
Process feasibility study
Education and Training (Class Room / On-job-Training)
Preventive maintenance.

Corrective Action vs Preventive Action:

Correction	Corrective Action	Preventive Action
Action to eliminate the symptoms of problems.	Action to eliminate the root cause of nonconformity in order to prevent the recurrence. The action to be taken in order to eliminate the root cause.	Action to eliminate the potential causes of non-conformity in order to prevent their occurrence. To eliminate the potential cause of problems. The action to be taken in order to avoid root cause recurrence.
For example -e.g.1- Quality Incident: Shrinkage in Automobile casting parts, Correction: Segregation of casting and if applicable, take approval from the customer for rework otherwise booked as a non-conforming product.	In example 1, the Root cause of shrinkage was the high pouring temperature, so the action to keep the pouring temperature within the specification is the Corrective action.	In example 1, Periodic monitoring of the pouring temperature with the help of a check sheet or control chart, etc.
E.g.2-EHS Incident: Water spillage from the pipeline, Correction-close the water valve of the pipeline to avoid the water spillage.	In e.g2- The Water spillage incident happened due to the damage to the pipeline. So Repairing the pipeline is the corrective action	In example 2, Periodic checking of the condition of the pipeline or PM of pipeline.

Correction vs Corrective action vs Preventive action

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CAPA Format in Excel

Corrective and Preventive Action Format filled up Example-1 :

EXAMPLE-1: Shrinkage Defect

Identification of Problem: Ingate Shrinkage in Flywheel…

Correction/ Containment Action: segregate the non-conforming flywheel.

Why-Why Analysis:

Why-1	Why Ingate shrinkage in a flywheel	Ans. Due to the wrong gating system design
Why-2	Why the wrong gating system design	Ans. The gating system design has been modified but not verified by the Designer

Why-Why Analysis.

RC(Root cause): The gating system design has been modified but not verified by the Designer

Root Cause.

Implementation of the Action plan:

Corrective Action	A method check sheet will be made to verify the gating system design	Target Date	xx/yy/2020	Responsibility	Mr.Z
Preventive Action	Method check sheet frequency will be addressed in the Quality Assurance Plan and similarly, DFMEA’s Current control needs to be updated.	Target Date	xx/yy/2020	Responsibility	Mr.Z

Action Plan Example.

Verification of Implemented Action Plan: Implemented.

[Verification]

EXAMPLE-2:

Details description of Example-2 (CAPA of Fire Incidents):

Identification of Problem: Fire incident.

Correction/ Containment Action: Put out the fire.

Why-Why Analysis of Fire Incident.

Why-1	Why fire incidents occurred?	Ans. Due to LPG leakage from the supply pipeline’s valve
Why-2	Why LPG leakage from the supply pipeline’s valve?	Ans. Due to a corroded /rusted valve
Why-3	Why is the valve corroded /rusted?	Ans. Maintenance of the pipeline has not been done timely
Why-4	Why maintenance of the pipeline has not been done timely?	Ans. Because the maintenance schedule is not followed as per plan.
Why-5	Why maintenance schedule is not followed as per the plan?	Ans. The schedule was not comprehensive w.r.t criticality & availability of m/c, equipment, etc.

5-W Analysis

RC (Root cause): The maintenance Schedule was not comprehensive.

Implementation of the Action Plan:

Corrective Action: A comprehensive maintenance schedule will be prepared w.r.t criticality & availability of m/c, equipment, device, etc.	Responsibility: Mr. XYZ (Maintenance Engineer)
Preventive Action: Fortnightly adherence review of maintenance schedule by Mnt. Manager.	Responsibility: Mr. PQR (Maintenance Manager)

Action Plan Example

Verification of Implemented Action plan: Implemented

Filled up CAPA Format in Word:

capa template — CAPA format filled up with examples of fire incidents

EXAMPLE-3:

In this example-3, we will discuss the latest type of format or template of CAPA, as you know the preventive action part does not exist in ISO 9001:2015 standard, and the same was replaced by Risk, so we have to analyze the risk instead of preventive action. Hence considering with new ISO 9001:2015 standard we have prepared a new format/template called the Corrective action & risk analysis template and illustrated the same with simple examples.

CORRECTIVE ACTION & RISK ANALYSIS TEMPLATE

How to fill up the CARA Template /Format? (Illustrated with example):

Problem Statement: Body fracture due to falling from an overhead water tank during construction work.

Correction: Medical treatment of the Patient and temporary seal of the construction area to stop the work and inspect the reason for the problem.

Root Cause Analysis:

We have done the root cause analysis given below using the 5Whys tools.

Why-Why Analysis:

Why-1	Why body fracture?	Ans. Due to falling from an overhead water tank during construction work
Why-2	Why worker fell from an overhead water tank during construction work?	Ans. Due to slippage of the leg but the safety harness was not properly fitted
Why-3	Why the safety harness was not properly fitted?	Ans. The condition and fitment of the safety harness were not checked properly at an initial time before starting the work.
Why-4	Why Condition and fitment of the safety harness were not checked properly at the initial time before starting the work?	Ans. Due to a lack of knowledge and awareness
Why-5	Why lack of knowledge and awareness?	Ans. Periodically technical on-job training and awareness training is not conducted

5-Why Analysis

RC (Root cause): Periodically technical on-job training and awareness training are not conducted

Corrective Action & Risk Analysis:

Corrective Action: Technical on-job training and awareness training will be conducted weekly. Resp: – Mr.dddd, Trg. Date:…/…./…..

Risk /Issue: 1. Lack of technical knowledge & awareness. 2. Refresh training is not conducted. 3. The Condition of the safety harness is not checked from time to time. Etc.

Control Mechanism: 1 &2- Periodic training. 3. Weekly condition checking of safety harnesses.

CARA Report

Example-4:

Here, we are going to discuss one example related to an accident and consider the same scenario for CAPA analysis. let’s say an accident occurred at a manufacturing unit while a man operating a machine. A CFT has been formed to analyze the accident and they prepared the CAPA report, which is mentioned below;

Correction: Medical treatment was provided to the patient and temporarily barricade the zone and machine for inspection purposes.

Root Cause: Lack of awareness

Corrective Action: Awareness training shall be provided to operators/workers

Preventive Action: Periodically awareness training needs shall be identified and the same to be imparted to concerned personnel.

FAQ1:

What ISO 9001:2015 Said about CAPA?
Ans: As you know the new ISO 9001:2015 standard asked about Correction, Corrective Action, and Risk & its mitigation plan. but not asked for preventive action. same mentioned in clause no.10.2 Nonconformity and corrective action in ISO 9001:2015 Standard. and for retained documented information, ISO 9001 asked for mandatory requirements as evidence of 1] the nature of the nonconformity and any subsequent actions taken. 2] the results of any corrective action.

What IATF 16949:2016 Said about CAPA?
Ans: The new IATF 16949 standard asked for Corrective action, Preventive action, and risk. In clause no 6.1.2.1, it’s said about Risk analysis, In 6.1.2.2-Preventive action and clause no. 10.2-Nonconformity & Corrective Action. After the incorporation of risk analysis in the IATF 16949 standard, still preventive action exists there.

FAQ2:

What is CAPA?

Ans: The full form of CAPA is Corrective Action & Preventive Action. corrective action eliminates the root cause of a non-conformity and PA eliminates the cause of potential non-conformity.

How to write corrective and preventive action reports?
Ans: We have already described at the top of this post with an example, simply go through it. Anyway, the most important part is the Root cause analysis and Why-Why analysis. Once you follow the right step to complete the RCA then, it will be very easy to write the CAPA in CAPA format /report, but in the new ISO 9001:2015 standard the preventive action has been replaced by Risk analysis, so when you write the CAPA, you have to cover the correction /containment action, corrective action then, you are supposed to identify the risk.

How to fill up the CAPA format quickly?

follow the below steps to fill up the CAPA format/template quickly;

Identify the problem.
Take containment action
Do the RCA.
Implement the CA & PA.
Do the document changes
Monitor the effectiveness

Corrective and Preventive action as per ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016

CAPA (ISO 9001 v/s IATF 16949):

	ISO 9001:2015	IATF 16949:2016
Corrective Action	Exist in the new standard	Exist
Preventive Action	Not Exist, replaced by Risk analysis	Exist
Risk Analysis	New Requirement	New Requirement

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OEE Calculation-How To Calculate OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) with Example

25/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

OEE Calculation-How To Calculate OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) with Example:-

OEE Calculation is a simple calculation which is multiplied by availability, Performance and Quality. It is a methodology to measure the productivity of Process industries. If your manufacturing process OEE indicates 100%, It means you are Producing as fast as possible with low or no downtimes. Different types of losses are generally indicated through OEE, which also improves Manufacturing Productivity and Equipment health.

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OEE = A x P x Q

A-Availability

P-Performance

Q-Quality

Availability:-

Availability = Run Time / Production Planned Time.

,(Run Time = Production Planned Time − Stop Time, Stop Time (or Downtime)=Unplanned or Planned Stops or both).

Stop Time is termed as the total time of Unplanned and Planned Stops or Total downtimes which may run the machine but due to the breakdown, the machine is unable to run.

Planned Stops are the total time taken due to Mould or tool changeovers, Preventive maintenance or First piece quality checking time etc.

Unplanned stops are the total time taken due to equipment or machine failure.

Performance:-

Performance = Ideal Time × Total Counts / Run Time.

It takes basically minor Stoppage, Slow cycle times or Reduced speed.

Quality:-

Quality = Good Count / Total Count

Common Losses in Industries:

OEE	Common Losses	Details
Availability Loss	Unplanned stoppages	Equipment failure or machine failures
Availability Loss	Planned stoppages	Mould changeover, Preventive maintenance, Set-up and adjustments
Performance Loss	Small stoppages	Minor Stoppages
Performance Loss	Slow Cycles	Speed reduction
Quality loss	Production rejections	Defects of Process
Quality loss	Start-up Rejections	Defects of process

Availability Loss:-

It is the total losses due to the Unplanned and planned Stoppages.

Equipment failure or Machine Failures:

Total downtime or stoppages due to Equipment failure or Machine Failures.

Any type of Tooling failure, Unavailability of alternative tools so that awaited time for alternative tools, breakdowns and unplanned maintenance, no operators, Shortages of raw materials, and Critical maintenance parts are the Potential causes of Equipment failure.

Setup and adjustments Losses (Mould changeover, Preventive maintenance):

Setup and Adjustment time is the total loss time of Mould/tools change over time, Planned maintenance time, cleaning time, and First Piece inspection times.

Performance Loss:-

It is the total Losses due to the minor stoppages and Slow Production Cycle times.

Minor stoppages:-

Minor stoppages are small downtime which takes a maximum of two minutes.

Material jams, obstructed product flow, Incorrect settings, misaligned or blocked sensors, and the Unintentional opening of safety Doors of machines are the Potential causes of Minor Stoppages.

Generally in TPM, those loss time to stoppages coming under the White tags are minor stoppages.

Speed Reduction:

Total loss time due to slow production cycles.

Quality loss:-

quality defects are the total loss time due to the Rework of Product, scrap and process PPM.

Defects of the process:

Defects of the process are the Total Scrap or PPM and The loss time for reworks.

How To Calculate OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

OEE Calculation is described here with Examples.

The below data are given for one shift only

Item	Data
Shift Length	8 hours (8*60=480 Minutes)
Breaks ( Tea and Lunch)	50 minute
Downtime	55 Minutes
Ideal Cycle Time	1.0 Seconds
Total Production	20000 Pieces
Reject Quantity	320 Pieces

Availability

Performance

Quality

A= Run Time / Planned Production Time

A=375 minutes / 430 minutes = 0.8720 (87.20%)

Run Time=Planned Production Time − Stop Time

Run Time=430 minutes − 55minutes = 375 minutes

Planned Production Time

=Shift Length − Breaks

=480 minutes − 50 minutes = 430 minutes

P= (Ideal Cycle Time × Total Count) / Run Time

P= (1.0 seconds × 20000 Pcs) / (375 minutes × 60 seconds) = 0.8888 (88.88%)

Q= Good Count / Total Count

Q=19680 pcs / 20000 pcs = 0.9840 (98.40%)

Good Count =

Total Count − Reject Count

=20000 Pcs − 320 Pcs = 19680 Pcs

OEE= A X P X Q =0.8720 × 0.8888 × 0.9840 = 0.7626 (76.26%)

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Implementation of KAIZEN in Industry

07/04/202625/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

Implementation of KAIZEN in Industry:

Implementation of KAIZEN in Industry is the most important key to the Industry for Continuous Improvement in any type of Loss or Waste. But the sustaining of any type of kaizen is the question mark for the industry. Many industries try their best to implement the kaizen at the initial stage is become successful. but sustaining the continuous improvement program is very difficult. Kaizen is the Key Input to all types of Business system standards. We will discuss here details about the comprehensive steps of the KAIZEN implementation program and its Sustainability.

Download the KAIZEN report template or format.

Step-1: Identify the Big Losses or Wastage in process or Areas

Based on the Historical data you have to select the higher contribution losses among the sets of different types of Losses in a particular process where you would like to Improve. Basically, the Pareto chart you can use to identify the Loss contribution among the sets of losses.

Step-2 Formation of Team

It is the same as what generally all types of project teams are made. The Process or Section In-charge will be the leader of the Kaizen Project. and other team members should be from different functions such as production, quality, development, maintenance, etc. Now leader will give contributions to clarify the individual roles and responsibilities of each and every member. Responsibility and Activity Matrix need to be prepared before going to the next step. Here is one example of an Activity matrix.

Activity Matrix of Kaizen:

Activity Matrix is the helping tool for the successful Implementation of KAIZEN in Industry Download Activity Matrix of Kaizen.

Step-3 Collection of Data

Before collecting data, you have to identify the potential cause of the problem. Data need to be collected for a better understanding of the correlation between potential causes and problems.

Step-4 Analysis

This step is the most important step for action. Here you have to do a why-why analysis. And need to follow the narrow steps of Brainstorming to identify the Root cause through the involvement of each individual member of the team.

Step-5 Implementation of Project

Here aforesaid Kaizen Activity Matrix needs to be executed for the successful implementation of the Project or you can also be laid down the milestone chart or Gantt chart for the implementation of the project. During the Project implementation budget needs to be considered.

Step-6 Achievement of Kaizen Goal

Check up on the result of kaizen and also effectiveness. Address the Tangible and Intangible benefits.

Step-7 Standardization

The job is not over yet. here you have to prepare the SOP, Fill up the Kaizen template, need to impart awareness about Kaizen’s benefits, etc. This will call for making those a working system. Horizontal deployment over a similar area will give you the strength of the organization as cumulative tangible and intangible benefits.

Step-8 Sustenance

In step Sustenance, Sustainability Kaizen audit on a minimum monthly basis needs to be carried out.

Kaizen Examples:

as you know Kaizen is the best practice in the manufacturing industries for continuous improvement. I am sharing here my own experience that how I was identifying the kaizen idea in several operational areas.

when I was involved in shop floor manufacturing activities, every day on the morning shift I was analyzing the line rejection with details cause, and periodically did the Q component inspection. after doing the analysis and several types of Gemba auditing, finally, I was preparing problems identified report w.r.t man, machine, methods, material, and other factors for kaizen idea / continuous improvement purpose. discussed all problems related to the concerns department and collected their suggestions/improvement points. Given below is the kaizen methodology that you can follow to implement kaizen in your work zone.

List out the current problems, and issues in your work areas.
Find out the opportunities.
Categories the problems and find out which one is fit for Kaizen.
Do the Why-Why analysis.
Find out the Root causes
Take the Action Plan (CAPA).
Implement the action plan
Monitor the effectiveness.
Standardize the document
Visualize the data, SOP, OPL, etc.
Calculate the cost savings.
Do the periodic Kaizen sustenance audit to know the actual status or function of Kaizen.

	Objectives	Helping tools/techniques/methods for kaizen
Kaizen	To eliminate waste, optimize productivity, and achieve continuous improvement.	Engineering changes, Poka-yoke, SOP, OPL, PDCA, SDCA, Lean QC, QC, DMAIC, etc.

For kaizen examples, let’s say a company has a manual process for line rejection identification in the product assembly line, The engineering team developed a Kaizen idean and installed an engineering poka-yoke system for automatic rejection identification in the assembly line. we have prepared the same in the kaizen report, which is given below;

Kaizen Template:

Below kaizen template is very simple to understand and easy to implement. this kaizen sheet has very simple nomenclature, those are normally used in manufacturing industries. for a better understanding, you can refer to the above filled-up kaizen sheet/ report.

Kaizen Sustenance Checking Methods:

Implementation of kaizen is important but sustenance of the kaizen is very important, so you can follow the below steps to check the sustenance of kaizen.

List out the monthly kaizen for your work zone.
create a Team.
Do at least half yearly kaizen sustenance audit
If possible then, link the kaizen with the daily manufacturing operation check sheet.
Incorporate the kaizen-poka yoke in the control plan and do the periodic test.

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CAPA Process with Example

25/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

CAPA Process | Examples

Hi readers, here we are going to discuss the details of the CAPA Process and the ISO standard requirement of concept capa and also describe here with definition and comparison with the new ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Standard.. as we know the capa word is common in the industry and used for improvement purposes.

Definition of CAPA:

The full Form of CAPA is Corrective Action and Preventive Action. Action to eliminate the root cause of Non-conformity is called Corrective Action. Preventive action is the action to eliminate the potential cause of non-conformity.

Download the Correction and Corrective Action Format/Template.

Concept of CAPA Process in ISO 9001:2015:

According to the new standard ISO 9001:2015, there is no separate clause or sub-clause of preventive action. So now in ISO 9001:2015, preventive action is expressed through the use of risk-based thinking.

CAPA is the combination of two major parts one is Preventive action in the form of Risk, a mitigation plan, and current controls. And another is Corrective Action which has a separate main clause in ISO 9001:2015 Standard in Clause no 10.2.

The main clause 10.2[
Non-conformity and corrective action] has described as

-The organization shall react to non-conformity and will take action to control and correct it.

It means basically asking for the action plan to element the root cause of non-conformity and evaluation of consequence and effectiveness of action and also asking for updating the risk and opportunity.

In the sense of CAPA in ISO 9001:2015 we have to retain documented information as evidence of [1] the Nature of non-conformity and subsequent action taken [2] Results of corrective action [3] Risk Register [4] Current control[5] Mitigation plan of significant risk.

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Download the CAPA Format/Template.

Similarly Concept of the CAPA Process in IATF 16949:

The concept of CAPA w.r.t IATF 16949 is the combination of ISO 9001:2015 requirements along with the supplemental requirements of IATF 16949 as [1]Problem-solving [2] Error-Proofing [3] warranty management system [4] customer complaint and field failure test analysis.

Let us understand the supplemental requirements very well. In the section on Problem-solving, Correction, corrective action, containment action, root cause analysis, and effectiveness of corrective action need to be formulated. And also asking to update your PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control plan [if required]. And also similarly asking about the correction, corrective action, and effectiveness of action taken on warranty products, customer complaints, and field failure.

Let us take an example here to explain details about the Correction and corrective action:

Say, for example, Customers found damaged products at their end.

So here on the basis of the above complaint, OEM-Automotive Company may ask for 8D. Similarly for this problem, other companies can ask for a correction and corrective action plan. so first of all we will talk about correction, corrective action, containment action, and then document updation.

Containment/Correction Action: Immediately all products should be rechecked at the Dispatch Area before supply to the customer.

Corrective action: Here we need to identify the Root cause of Non-conformity by why-why analysis

Why- 1-Why Damage the product at the customer end?

Ans.- Due to the loose Packaging.

Why-1-Why Loose Packaging?

Ans.- Due to missing out of buffer element

Why –Why missed out of the buffer element?

Ans.- There was not 100% visual inspection to identify such a problem.

Action Plan: 100% Visual inspection will be executed before final packaging.

Document Updation: Control plan, PFMEA.

With the help of the CAPA (Corrective Action & Preventive Action) process, you can improve your process.

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How to plot Histogram in Excel with Manufacturing example

25/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

How to plot Histogram in Excel with Manufacturing Example

How to plot Histogram in Excel, Step-by-step guidance is described below

A histogram is one of the 7QC tools and commonly used graphs to show frequency distribution. Helps summarize data from a process that has been collected over a period of time.

A histogram is a representation of the frequency distribution of numerical data. it was first familiarized by Karl Pearson. The histogram is related to merely one type of variable data. We have to calculate the interval value to represent the bins. Bins will give you an idea about how much data falls within the selected data range’s width. The histogram gives the indication that data distribution is normal, skewed, or bi-modal.

Advantages of the histogram:

To give an idea about data distribution.
Data distribution can be calculated within a short time duration.
Data that are normal or abnormal can be identified through the graph.

Typical histogram shapes:

1. Symmetric 2. Left skewed 3. Right skewed 4. Bimodal

Bell Shaped/Symmetric:- The data distribution shape of the left side from the average line is similar to the right-side shape, here data is normally distributed within the upper and lower specification limits, such types of data distribution are the safe sign to process operation.

Left/Right Skewed:– Generally in left or right shewed, data are distributed on one side either towards the left or right, which indicates the data are non-normal and there may chance that data can go outside of specification limits if will presence of any special cause in process or any major variation in process characteristics.

Step-by-step guidance to plot the Histogram with an example:-

Here is the full description of How to plot a Histogram in Excel / how to make a histogram in Excel-

In the below temperature reading, we have 100 data but we do not know whether the data are normal or non-normal and also how many data are within the specification limit, after plotting the histogram will give you an indication of data distribution. As you can see the histogram below indicates the data distribution within the bin range.

Step -1

Let’s have 100 numbers temperature readings, so first of all, we need to calculate the count, Max, min, and interval of data as per below-

you can use the Excel formula to calculate the count, Max, and Min. value

(Interval =(max-Min)/9)

Step -2

Now you have to calculate the Bin range of Temp as per the below steps

(445+1.6 I.e (=I5+G7) then enter the “F4” key after “+” & before “G7” of the above formula to freeze the 1.6 interval value in all the columns, then drag )

Step-3

In step -3 you have to calculate the frequency distribution w.r.t temperature bin range, just follow the step 3 explanation in the Excel sheet.

To get the frequency formula in Excel you may follow the below-

( go to the formula then more functions next to statistical then frequency and finally enter frequency)

Step-4

Go to the data section then the data analysis bar and select the histogram

Step-5

After selecting the histogram from the data analysis bar, such a dialogue box will appear, now you have to select the Input range ( select the whole temperature reading ) then select the temperature bin range as described in the arrow as per step -5, and finally enter the ok after selecting the output range( for output range you have to select at any point in excel where you would like to see the graph may be in the same sheet or in new excel sheet)

Now the final histogram will look like this as

If you are not getting the data analysis option in your Excel sheet, then you have to install it in the Excel sheet. we have already written the post on it, if you would like to learn the steps then, read the articles.

as we know the histogram plays a vital role in data analysis and with the help it you can easily understand the frequency distribution and different shapes like Symmetric, Left skewed, Right skewed & Bimodal, etc. and it is frequently used as one of 7 QC tools in manufacturing industries for process improvement.

Histograms are used in many activities like QA analysis, the Six Sigma project, Kaizen, SGA, Quality circle projects, etc.

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Root Cause Analysis Template | Excel Format with Manufacturing Example

07/04/202611/01/2024 by TECHIEQUALITY

Root Cause Analysis Template | Excel Format with Manufacturing Example

Hello readers! Today we are going to discuss on an important topic is RCA (Root Cause Analysis), with details applications with manufacturing examples. If you would like to download the Root Cause Analysis Template in Excel format, then download it from the link given below.

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What is Root Cause Analysis?

RCA (Root Cause Analysis) is the methodology that is used to analyze the problem, defect, issues, deviation, complaint, etc., to find out the root cause. This is a very common methodology used in manufacturing, process, and other industries. RCA methodology consists of many tools and techniques like 5W1H, 5Whys, cause and effect diagram, CAPA, Risk identification, Documentation, etc.

Root Cause Analysis Steps for Effective Results

Root Cause Analysis plays an important role in problem-solving and continuous improvement. There are small and big problems in every company, and a problem becomes a big factor when it becomes a challenge for the company. Hence, we have to do the root cause analysis in time. Below are the steps you can follow for effective root cause analysis.

CFT Formation
Problem Description
Potential cause identification
Validation of the potential cause
Why-why analysis
Corrective action plan
Implementation of the corrective action plan
Effectiveness monitoring
Horizontal deployment
Preventive action plan
Document review

All the above 11 steps are important for effective root cause analysis and also, and we have prepared the RCA template considering with above points.

Now we will be discussing the details of all 11 steps with manufacturing examples.

CFT Formation

During the cross-functional team formation, you have to keep some important points in mind, all members should be from different functions/departments. Establish the clear roles and responsibilities of each member, make a communication plan, provide training, and support them to get the effective brainstorming section for identification of potential causes and solution ideas.

Suppose a company manufacturing automobile parts has a 5% rejection percentage, and they want to analyze the defects to find out the root cause and implement the action plan to reduce the rejection percentage and to achieve the target value.

As per 1^st step of RCA, they form a CFT team for a particular process where the rejection percentage was high. The team members were from multiple departments, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Technical R&D, etc.

Problem Description:

For identification of defect contribution and description, you can use the popular common tools and methodologies like 7QC tools, 5W1H, and 5W2H, etc.

In the above example, you can easily identify the defect contribution by plotting the Pareto chart and describing the problem in any of the one methodologies like 5W1H or 5W2H as applicable. These are the very common tools and methodologies used in industries.

Potential cause identification:

Once you describe the problem, you can start the brainstorming section by selecting a CFT member, and you can represent these by plotting cause & effect diagram / fishbone diagram.

Allow your CFT member to freely identify the potential causes of the defect/ problem. Set a feasible & favorable rule for CFT so that each member can provide you maximum number of potential causes.

Validation of the potential cause

In this step, we have to identify the significant cause among all potential causes, to do so, there are many validation methods are used, like inspection, checking, testing, etc.

Suppose there is a shrinkage defect in an automobile casting part. Through the brainstorming section by CFT members, we have identified the many potential causes, like a wrong gating system, high pouring temperature, low pouring temperature, pouring time, core moisture condition, etc.

So, if you would like to validate those potential causes by a hypothesis test, then you have to collect the data first then, need to execute the applicable hypothesis test. After getting the p-value, you have to conclude a decision. This is one of the methods, but you can also apply the checking methods as well. In this method, you have to check the potential cause result/ condition/ parameter with the Standard specification or SOP or drawing, whether it is meeting the standard or not, if “not meeting the standard” then it’s a significant cause.

Why-why analysis

The 5-whys analysis is the most important step and method. Where you have to ask “why” multiple times to find out the root cause of a problem. Go through the example given below for a better understanding.

Significant cause: Shrinkage

Why1: Why shrinkage on casting part

Why2: Why low pouring temperature

Why3: Why pouring temperature of the last part casting was not monitored/checked

Root Cause: The pouring temperature monitoring /checking procedure was not followed.

Corrective action plan

Based on the root cause you have to prepare the action plan. For the above example, you can take corrective action as periodic awareness training on pouring temperature monitoring.

The action to eliminate the root cause of the problem is called corrective action.

Implementation of the corrective action plan

Before implementing the full phase implementation, you can do the trial implementation of corrective action, if it will be effective then do the full phase implementation.

Effectiveness monitoring

Effectiveness monitoring is essential to measure performance. For example, if you have implemented the action plan for shrinkage defects and started monitoring the shrinkage defect for 3 months, then you can get a clear-cut idea whether your action plan is effective or not. Otherwise, you can drop the corrective action idea and can immediately take the next corrective action plan and again monitor the effectiveness. This process should repeat until it achieves the target.

Horizontal deployment

If you have a similar process, then you can easily deploy the action plan in that process also. For example, if you have another manufacturing plant with the same process, then you can deploy the action plan in another plant also.

Preventive action plan.

The action to eliminate the potential cause of a problem is called preventive action. You can establish and implement the control mechanism for each potential cause can help you to eliminate and reduce the problem.

Document review

Document review & updation are the most important steps. Where you can standardize the process SOP, drawing, FMEA, Control plan, checksheet, Risk record, etc.

Below are some common and popular tools, techniques, methods, and important templates. Those are used directly or indirectly for the RCA, Continuous Improvement project.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Is a Root Cause Analysis Template?

A root cause analysis template is a structured document used to systematically investigate problems and identify the root causes. The template guides teams through logical steps to ensure permanent corrective actions.

Why Use a Root Cause Analysis Excel Template?

An Excel template is one of the most effective formats for root cause analysis because it is:

Easy to customize
Familiar to most teams
Ideal for data entry and tracking
Simple to share and update
Suitable for audits and documentation

A root cause analysis Excel template allows you to capture problems, potential causes, corrective & preventive actions, Horizontal deployment, and results in one structured file.

Root Cause Analysis Format Explained

This standard root cause analysis format in Excel includes the following sections:

CFT Member Name – Cross-Functional Team’s member list
Problem Description: Clear description of the issue/problem
Potential cause identification: To identify the potential cause through CFT
Validation / Verification of potential cause
Root Cause Identification – Why the problem occurred
Corrective Actions – Actions to eliminate the root cause
Implementation of the corrective action plan
Effectiveness Verification – Confirmation that the problem is solved
Horizontal deployment.
Preventive Action: Actions to eliminate the potential cause
Document review

This format ensures that problems are solved permanently, not repeatedly.

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Best Practices for Using RCA Templates

Focus on facts, not assumptions
Always verify corrective actions
Use a consistent RCA format
Involve cross-functional teams
Document lessons learned

These practices increase the effectiveness of any root cause analysis Excel template.

Common Mistakes in Root Cause Analysis Format

Avoid these common errors:

Jumping to conclusions
Treating symptoms instead of causes
Weak problem statements
No follow-up on actions
Poor documentation

Using a structured RCA template helps prevent these mistakes.

What is the best root cause analysis template?

The best root cause analysis template is a clear Excel-based format that includes problem definition, root cause identification, corrective actions, and verification.

How do you format a root cause analysis?

A proper RCA format includes a problem statement, data analysis, root cause determination, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks.