8D is a method for analyzing a problem and thereby identifying improvement steps to prevent the problem from occurring more often. Both the customer and the supplier participate in this process. The method consists of eight steps to first correct the problem and then determine the cause.
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Creation
All 8D reports that have been created but have not yet been sent out to the supplier.
To supplier
All 8D reports where the supplier has to take action.
Reaction Supplier
All 8D reports that the supplier has responded to.
Review
All 8D reports where step D7 is completed. The report is ready for closure.
Closed
All 8D reports that have been closed. The report requires no further action.