AAOM Handbook

Management Routines

Potential Cause Identification: Review the Process Flowchart and measurement specification. Using tools such as “Brainstorming” and “Ask Why 5 Times” complete a Cause and Effect diagram such as that below. Identify all the possible factors that may have contributed to the Issue. Record the potential causes directly on the diagram. Change the grouping (Affinity) categories if required.

Methods & Procedures

Materials

Measurements

Issue

Tools & Equipment

Environment

People

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