8D process:

8 D is short for Eight Disciplines which Originated from the Ford TOPS (Team Oriented Problem Solving) program. (First published approximately 1987)

D#1 - Establish the Team

D#2 - Describe the problem.

D#3 - Develop an Interim Containment Action

D#4 - Define / Verify Root Cause

D#5 - Choose / Verify Permanent Corrective Action

D#6 - Implement / Validate Permanent Corrective Action

D#7 - Prevent Recurrence

D#8 - Recognize the Team