Fishbone Diagram Reference Tool For each Primary Cause, ask “why does this occur?”

1. Fishbone Diagram Reference ToolFor each Primary Cause, ask “why does this occur?” Is the machine calibrated? Is all available material available? Is the machine calibrated? Are the Standards clear? Are materials too complex/vague? Is the correct equipment being used? Are the Standards Effective? Has information changed? Is the equipment effected by environment? Are the Standards up to date? Do they have proper supplies? Is the equipment properly maintained? Is there enough detail in the Standard? What do they do without materials? Is the equipment being used safely? Does the method meet the expectation? What role does the supplier have? Are the methods the same with everybody? Was material handled properly? Was material contaminated? Does the environment influence the measurement? Where are the Standards located? Do they understand what is required? Is there enough time to complete the process? Does everyone follow the process? Are they trained? Do we know what the process can produce? Was the process effected by temperature? Do they know a better way? Does everyone follow the process? Was the training effective? Was the process effected by humidity? Can the process handle inputs? Are workers distracted by environment? Are they following procedures? Is there poor employee involvement? Is the equipment calibrated? Is the environment proper for the work? Does everyone follow the same process? How is management involved? Are processes enforced? Does everyone have input in the process? Is management attentive to stress demands? Is there assessment? Is there an effective process? Management Handout