... – root cause analysis and assembly line balancing have been used to identify the source of defects and unevenness in the production line, with and without automation and I4. Findings The quantified study proves the validity of the systematic framework. This framework can be applied in all industries...

... the results, whereas Section 6 discusses the results and findings. Finally, Section 7 concludes the study. 5Whys Problem-solving Root cause analysis Preventive and corrective actions Skills and training The term “5Whys” refers to a problem-solving technique that asks “Why?” repeatedly...

... further from the traditional 5 Whys technique by adding three more legs during the root cause analysis stage – occurrence, human and systemic issues that contribute toward the problem, hence the term 3 × 5 Whys. Performing individual 5 Whys for these three components enables to identify deeper root cause...