Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram): Meaning, 6M Method & Example
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In Previous blog we have learnt " What is a Pareto Chart and How It Helps in Quality Improvement". If you have not learnt go with below link - Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram) – A Simple Guide to Finding Root Causes The Fishbone Diagram is one of the 7 Quality Control (QC) Tools used to analyze problems in a structured way. It is also called the Ishikawa Diagram , named after Kaoru Ishikawa , a Japanese quality expert who developed this method. This tool helps teams identify the real root cause of a problem instead of just treating the symptoms . The diagram looks like the skeleton of a fish , which is why it is commonly known as a Fishbone Diagram . What is a Fishbone Diagram? A Fishbone Diagram is a cause-and-effect analysis tool used to identify all possible reasons behind a problem. It helps teams: Identify possible causes of an issue Organize causes into logical categories Analyze the root cause , not just the visible problem Improve product or process qua...