8D Problem Solving

Summary

Learn to identify, correct and eliminate recurring problems.

8D is a team-based problem-solving methodology that was originally used in the automotive industry but is now used in a wide range of industry applications. It is designed to put a short-term fix in place, find the real root cause of a problem and implement a permanent long-term solution.

This highly practical and interactive course focuses on ensuring you can implement the 8D methodology and problem-solving tools immediately and apply it in a variety of scenarios, from shop floor staff needing to use the tools as part of problem-solving teams; to managers looking to drive improvements.

The course has a strong emphasis on the practical problem-solving tools, and how to link the 8D approach into existing organisational processes.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for a wide audience. It has successfully been delivered to shop floor personnel who were required to start using team based problem solving tools; and also to managers and supervisors who wanted to understand more about the overall methodology and integrating 8D into existing processes.

How will I benefit?

• Have greater knowledge of the principles of problem solving 
• Understand the nine steps of 8D and the importance of working as a team
• Understand the importance of using data to support 8D problem solving
• Be able to implement the 8D approach to problem solving to support your work activity

Key topics

• The importance of a structured problem-solving approach
• Overview of 8D and its aims and objectives
• A detailed view of each level of the 8D methodology
• Common aspects of problem solving that link to 8D
• Considerations for roll out of the 8D approach in your organisation

Meet our trainers

These trainers regularly teach 8D Problem Solving.