PQMS Academy Course

8D Problem Solving

Eight Disciplines Corrective Action Training

Build practical understanding of the 8D problem-solving method used to contain issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, prevent recurrence, and strengthen quality system performance.

3 Days

8D Methodology Training

Designed for learners responsible for structured problem solving, customer complaints, corrective action, root cause analysis, process improvement, and quality issue resolution.

Who This Training Is For

  • Quality assurance and quality control professionals
  • Corrective action and complaint-handling teams
  • Manufacturing, operations, engineering, and process owners
  • Supplier quality and customer quality personnel
  • Managers responsible for quality issue resolution and prevention

What Learners Will Cover

D1-D2: Team & Problem Definition

Forming the right team, defining the problem clearly, describing symptoms, scope, impact, and evidence.

D3-D4: Containment & Root Cause

Implementing interim containment actions, protecting the customer, analyzing causes, and verifying root cause.

D5-D6: Corrective Action

Selecting permanent corrective actions, validating solutions, implementing actions, and confirming effectiveness.

D7-D8: Prevention & Closure

Preventing recurrence, updating systems and controls, closing the 8D, recognizing the team, and capturing lessons learned.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose and structure of the 8D methodology
  • Define problems clearly using evidence and scope
  • Apply containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action principles
  • Support prevention of recurrence through updated controls and systems
  • Improve corrective action quality, customer response, and issue resolution discipline

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