| Document Control | |
|---|---|
| Document Title | General Quality Failure Fishbone (Ishikawa) |
| Document ID | HWB-QMS-STRAT-004 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Status | APPROVED |
| Author | George (Systems Architect) |
| Date | 09/21/2026 |
Root Cause Analysis: General Quality Failure
This diagram provides the standard categorization for analyzing nonconformities (NCRs) and process defects within the HWB Quality Management System.
mindmap
root((Quality Failure))
Machines (Equipment)
Inadequate Maintenance
Wrong Tool for Task
Equipment Breakdown
Methods (SOPs)
Unclear Instructions
No Standardized Path
Bypassing QA Checks
Materials (Supplies)
Substandard Chemicals
Inaccurate SDS Logs
Supply Chain Delay
Measurement (Data)
Inaccurate Audit
Observer Bias
Missing KPI Tracking
Mother Nature (Env)
Site Constraints
Adverse Weather
Utility Failure
Personnel (People)
Training Gap
Communication Error
Fatigue/Burnout
2.0 Application
This framework must be used during the Analyze phase of every DMAIC project and when completing a Corrective Action Request (CAR) via HWB-QMS-FORM-005.
3.0 Revision History
| Version | Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-02-21 | Gemini | Initial General Fishbone Release. |
| 2.0.0 | 09/21/2026 | George (Systems Architect) | Modernized and upgraded to post-May 1st, 2026 baseline. Standardized under HWB-QMS-1.0 v2.0 (Everyday Words) and approved by Humberto Dominguez, CEO. |