What problem does it solve?
RCCA Master automates Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations by orchestrating the complete 8D methodology (D0 through D8) with built-in gate checkpoints, cross-functional team guidance, and integrated RCA tools. It standardizes problem framing, containment, root-cause depth, corrective actions, prevention, and closure, reducing investigation cycle times and increasing solution quality.
Core Features & Use Cases
- End-to-end RCCA orchestration across all 8D phases with mandated gate checks and tool-selection guidance
- Tool integration for problem-definition (5W2H + IS/IS NOT), five-whys, fishbone, Pareto, Kepner-Tregoe, and fault-tree analysis
- Templates and references for D1-D8 artifacts, 8D report templates, containment plans, and prevention strategies
- Automated reporting: generates professional 8D reports via scripts and supports scoring via the quality rubric
- Use Cases: manufacturing defect investigations, field failures, software deployment incidents, and safety-related investigations
Quick Start
Run the provided Python utilities to initialize an 8D session, execute analysis steps, and produce a final report:
- Initialize a session:
- python scripts/initialize_8d.py --id "8D-2025-001" --title "New Issue Investigation" --output session.json
- Add problem statement and data using the interactive mode or by editing session.json
- Generate a report: python scripts/generate_8d_report.py --input session.json --output report.html
- Score quality: python scripts/score_8d.py --file session.json