5 WHYs ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS TEMPLATE

PRODUCT / PROCESS DEPARTMENT COMPLETED BY DATE

DEFINE THE PROBLEM Define problem here Corrective Action to implement

Primany Cause NOTE: If the final "Why" has no controllable solution, return to the previous "Why." Root Cause
Corrective Action Party Resonsible Start Date Complete Date
Why is it happening? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that?

It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because Describe action here Who will lead action?

Contributing Problem Root Cause

Corrective Action Party Resonsible Start Date Complete Date
Why is it happening? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that?

WHY IS THIS A
PROBLEM?
It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because Describe action here Who will lead action?

Other Contributing Problem ROOT CAUSE

Corrective Action Party Resonsible Start Date Complete Date
Why is it happening? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that? Why is that?

It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because It is happening because Describe action here Who will lead action?