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Ishikawa / Fishbone diagram
Cause-and-effect analysis with the 6 Ms
Team:
Date:
Facilitator:
How to use this template
Define the problem (the effect) at the top right. Brainstorm with the group to identify possible causes under each of the 6 Ms. Dig deeper with 5 Why on the most likely causes.
1
Write the precise problem in the effect box
2
Brainstorm causes under all 6 Ms
3
Vote: circle the likely causes
Problem / Effect (what we want to explain the cause of)
Problem:
Scale:Since when:
Possible causes — the 6 Ms
Man (people)
- Skills
- behaviour
- communication
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Machine
- Equipment
- maintenance
- calibration
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Method
- Processes
- standards
- procedures
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Material
- Raw materials
- supplier quality
- storage
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Environment
- Temperature
- layout
- space
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Measurement
- Measuring equipment
- data quality
- recording
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deeper cause (5-Why):
Prioritised causes and actions
| # | Cause (from the diagram) | M category | Likelihood | Preliminary action | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High/Med/Low | ||||
| 2 | High/Med/Low | ||||
| 3 | High/Med/Low | ||||
| 4 | High/Med/Low | ||||
| 5 | High/Med/Low |