8D Report Template

• Location
  Address

• 8D Team Leader

• Conducted on

  Date

8D Report

D1

• List 8D Team Members

MEMBER

• Full Name, Role and Signature

  Sign

D2

• Briefly describe the problem

• Does the problem statement contain the 5W2H? (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, How much/often)

  Yes

  No

• Clearly restate the problem

D3

• Are there interim containment actions for this problem?

  Yes

  No

• Briefly describe current interim containment actions

• What temporary fixes can be integrated for preventing this problem from getting worse until a permanent solution is implemented?

• Rate effectiveness (1 = low, 10 = high)

D4

• Identify the root cause of the problem

• Take/attach relevant photos as verification of the root cause

  Media

• Does the root cause of the problem reveal flaws in business processes?

  Yes

  No

• Why was the problem not detected and resolved at the time it occurred?

D5

• What permanent corrective actions can be developed to solve the problem?

• Take/attach relevant photos as proof of effectiveness of corrective actions

  Media

D6

• Implementation date of corrective actions

  Date

• Did we communicate the changes to all involved?

  Yes

  No

D7

• Are additional measures needed to prevent similar problems?

  Yes

  No

• Briefly describe additional measures

• What lessons are learned and can be applied to other problems?

• Were procedures and work instructions updated?

  Yes

  No

D8

• How can the team be rewarded to boost motivation?

Completion

• Additional Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of 8D Team Leader

  Sign