Ishikawa diagram: Purpose
When you are trying to get to the root cause of a problem, Kaoru Ishikawa’s model is an extremely helpful tool in analyzing probable issues causing the problem. The model was developed for Toyota car manufacturer in the context of quality control. It provides a structured way of considering the elements of processes, which are used in production of the final product.
The model can also be applied when one is trying to design a product and wants to identify which aspects in production need to be considered to achieve the desired features or quality level.
Ishikawa Diagram: Structure and Description
In reality, this model (Figure 22.1) is a brainstorming tool, where different factors ...
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