Fishbone Diagram
Purpose
The Fishbone Diagram is used to identify all the factors potentially contributing to an identified problem. This tool also is a visual representation of all the factors grouped together by theme.
Related Tools
If the problem is related to a failed process, a Fishbone Diagram can be completed using factors identified in a Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA). The Fishbone Diagram often leads to a Root Cause Analysis.