Program Overview
This training program focuses on equipping participants with a structured understanding of field failure analysis and the 8D problem-solving framework. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and advanced root cause analysis techniques, participants will learn to identify, contain, and eliminate critical failures in railway components. The program emphasizes situational awareness, actionable insights, and effective collaboration to resolve challenges while ensuring compliance with international standards and fostering continuous improvement.
Features
- Conceptual Understanding: Foundational knowledge of failure mechanisms and 8D methodology.
- Situational Awareness: Practical insights into real-world challenges and scenarios.
- Real-Life Example Sharing: Case studies of field failures in railway equipment.
- Interactive Exercises: Group simulations, role-playing, and data analysis tasks.
Target audiences
- Quality Assurance
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 22 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Validation3
- Introduction to Field Failure Analysis3
- Understanding the 8D Problem-Solving Approach3
- Data Collection and Analysis Techniques4
- 4.1Methods for Collecting Failure Data: Inspection Reports, Field Logs, and Feedback
- 4.2Techniques for Data Analysis: Pareto Charts, Ishikawa Diagrams, and 5-Why Analysis
- 4.3Real-Life Examples: Case Studies of Common Failures in Bogies, Axles, and Braking Systems
- 4.4Interactive Session: Small Group Exercises: Analyze a Simulated Failure Event Using 8D Techniques
- Team Dynamics and Reporting3
- Implementation and Continuous Improvement4
- 6.1Implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions in Manufacturing Processes
- 6.2Establishing Feedback Loops for Proactive Quality Assurance
- 6.3Leveraging Trends: Digital Tools for Tracking and Monitoring Failures
- 6.4Interactive Simulation: Live Case Study: Solve a Complex Failure Scenario from Field Data
- Closing Discussion2