There are several quality approaches. The intention of any of these quality tools is to achieve continuous improvement. These are all the problem solving tools.

  • PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, Act
    • PDCA is enhanced to PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
  • DMAIC - Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
  • 8D - 8 Disciplines Methodology

The Eight Steps of the 8D Methodology are, 

D0 – Plan
D1 – Put Together a team
D2 – Define the problem
D3 – Implement a temporary fix
D4 – Identify Root Causes and chose a solution
D5 – Confirm The Solution resolves the problem
D6 – Fully Implement the solution
D7 – Prevent Recurrence of the problem