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Perform a root cause analysis

How to perform a root cause analysis of a Problem Solving process

After defining the containment actions to be performed, the Owner can use the Is/Is Not methodology to define the problem statement, and then perform a root cause analysis to find the source of the problem. This analysis can be done in any of the following methods:

  • 5Why

  • Ishikawa

  • Defects

  • Checklists

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.problem_solving/xid1846702 · retrieved 2026-07-11