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Root Cause Analysis Applying Tools in the Toolbox

A Workshop with complimentary breakfast!

Effective Root Cause Analysis relies on the successful application of quality tools. This half-day workshop will cover basic tools that individuals and teams can use to identify and confirm that a root cause or causes have been identified. In addition, the tools will be placed in the context of a problem solving process so that participants can also see how the tools can be used together. As a result of attending this workshop participants will be able to:

  • define basic quality tools that can be used to identify and confirm a root cause (or causes) have been identified
  • describe where and how each of the tools can be used as part of a root cause analysis
  • use each tool for root cause identification

The workshop will utilize lecture, discussion and a hands-on example to illustrate the use of the each of the tools. Tools to be covered in the workshop include: Run and Control Chart, Check Sheet, Pareto Chart, Is / Is Not, Problem Definition, Cause and Effect Diagram, and 5Whys.

When/Where

When
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Registration will begin at 7:30 A.M.; Breakfast begins at 8:00 A.M.
Workshop to end no later than 11:30 A.M.
Where
Boston Scientific Building 3
One Scimed Place
Maple Grove, MN 55311-1566
(651) 482-0402

Cost

  • $60

COMPLIMENTARY “MIDWEST” BREAKFAST MENU

  • Your choice of hot entrée: baked French toast, scrambled eggs or egg bake.
  • Served with bacon & sausage, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit platter, juice and Starbucks coffee.

RU's earned

  • RU’s: 0.3
  • Registration Limit: 40

Registration

Register here » Register Early! Space is limited!

About the workshop trainer

Steve Czarniak works as a Manufacturing Engineering manager responsible for Boston Scientific Maple Grove Operation’s Six Sigma Program. Steve provides consulting support to improvement and problem solving project teams throughout the operations function. Steve was instrumental in the development and deployment of Boston Scientific’s Six Sigma Training program and has taught hundreds of engineers, technicians and managers Six Sigma methodology and tools. In addition, Steve is facilitates Boston Scientific’s process for driving cost savings within the organization. Steve has an MS degree in Statistics from University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a certified Black Belt.