Introduction of Ford 8D

- Team Oriented Problem Solving

Methodology

By:
AnkitaBobby(10PG375)
Shaivya Gupta(10PG413)
Submitted to: P.Spurthi (10PG400)
Prof. T. Shivanandam
 Introduction
HISTORY 
First used by US government later popularised by Fords .

WHAT IS 8 D?
It is step by step problem solving methodology .
The Basic Premise of the 8 Process

Problems cannot be solved without definition of the

root causes. This process for defining the root causes
takes several steps:
 Brainstorming possible causes
 Converting possible causes into most likely causes
 Verified Root Causes
Tools and techniques utilized in 8D to define root causes and their
possible solutions are as follows:
 Problem Statement (What is wrong with what?)
 5 Why technique
 Is and Is Not
 Difference and Change Analysis
 Fishbone/Cause and Effects
 Active and Passive Verification
Objectives

 Use structured problem solving and corrective action

methodology based on the Ford 8D process model.
 Understand the importance of finding the root cause to
effectively solve problems
 Understand waste and process control
 Utilize various statistical tools for problem solving
 Effectively implement these disciplines in their
organization
 Develop action plans to perform problem solving
activities using the 8D methodology.
Outline
 8 Disciplines
 FLOW DIAGRAM
 8 D Benefits
 8 D Limitations
 8 D Methodology
 8 D Form
 8 D Action plan
For Example :
It is typically used in Ford, Intel and even with the
Supply Chain of many large companies . In addition,
when deployed intelligently 8D can utilize a database of
past problems and solutions for prevention activities.
STRENGTH OF 8D PROBLEM
SOLVING METHODS(BENEFITS)
It is a team approach.
It is used in product and process improvement
It suggests an effective approach to find root cause of problem
It focuses on origin of the problem by determining root cause
 Developing proper actions to eliminate the problem
 Implementing the permanent corrective action.
Helps to explore the control system that allowed the problem
to escape .
Improving the ability of the Control System to detect the
failure or cause when it occurs again.
Limitations of the 8D problem solving
method
Time consuming and difficult to develop.
Requires training in the 8D problem-solving process as
well as data collection and also the analysis tools.
 The 8-D Methodology
 The 8-D System

 • Analysis vs. Action

o Analysis Steps
o Action Steps

 Process Tools
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
 • Planning and Problem Prevention
 • Concerns Analysis
 Statistical Tools
• Universe, Populations & Samples
• Interpreting Statistics
• Histogram
• Normal Distribution (Bell Curve)
 Standard Deviation
• Mean
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