Ishikawa

Ishikawa refers to the Ishikawa Diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram, developed by Japanese quality control expert Kaoru Ishikawa. It is a visual tool used for identifying and analyzing the root causes of a problem. The diagram resembles a fish's skeleton, with the main problem as the "head" and potential causes branching off like "bones." It helps teams systematically explore various factors contributing to an issue, such as processes, equipment, people, and materials, facilitating effective problem-solving and quality improvement in various industries.