A Fishbone Diagram

or cause and effect diagram is a tool used during brainstorming sessions of Lean Six Sigma projects. This tool will help you drill down to root causes of defects and identify possible failure modes. You will use this graphical tool in conjunction with the Five Whys method of questioning. This tutorial demonstrates how to use SigmaXL software to present your findings during future tollgate presentations. View video for more information on this technique.

Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .

• Analyze
• Improve

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