8D Management & The 8D of Problem Solving
Problems are a part of life and a business is no exception. Even with the best of intentions and systems, some errors can creep in and be hard to detect. It may be nothing serious or can have serious repercussions such as reputation damage, heavy fines, product recall, property loss, and so on.
It becomes essential to identify the problem, its consequences on the one hand, and causes on the other to be able to not only resolve it for now but also ensure prevention of its recurrence.
One of the methodologies, popular amongst engineers and professionals mainly in the automotive industry but now applied across several industries is the eight disciplines (8D) model. It helps to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems, affecting improvement in product and process.