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Repeating Why

Times
When faced with a problem, have you ever
paused to inquire "why" repeatedly?

This method, though seemingly


straightforward, can be challenging to
execute effectively.

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES

Reiterating the "why" five times can be


instrumental in identifying the root cause of an
issue and resolving it effectively.

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
Imagine a
scenario
where a
machine
suddenly
decided to
“take a
break”...

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
1. Why did the
machine break
down ??

There was an
overload, causing
the fuse to blow.

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
2. Why was
there an
overload?

No sufficient
lubrication for
the bearing

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
3. Why was it
not lubricated
sufficiently?

The lubrication
pump was not
pumping
sufficiently

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
4. Why was it
not pumping
sufficiently?

The shaft of the


pump was worn and
rattling.

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
5. Why was
the shaft
worn out?

There was no
strainer attached
and metal scrap got
in.
Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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ASKING WHY 5 TIMES
Repetitively inquiring "why" five
times or more, as demonstrated,
serves to reveal the underlying
issue and facilitate its resolution
effectively.

Without this methodical approach,


one might opt to replace the fuse
or the pump shaft, only to
encounter a reoccurrence of the
issue shortly thereafter.

By iteratively posing and


addressing the question "why," we
can uncover the true root cause
of the problem, which frequently
remains obscured by more
apparent symptoms.

Source: Ohno, T. (2019). Toyota production system

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