Cause and Effect Diagram

hey guys, it's me again. This time, I would like to update you guys on another model I chose to use for Pensonic Holdings Berhad. It's called the "Cause and Effect Diagram" a.k.a "Fishbone Diagram". The diagram is used extensively to identify the causes of problems and to find a solution to fix it. I think this model applies to Pensonic to help them to identify the current processes and production facilities that they can modify to produce energy-saving electrical appliances. This study should be done by the management and also the people closest to the manufacturing line. It hasn't been easy to draw the diagram on Microsoft Word! However, it was really an eye-opener for me. I really wonder what kind of software that authors use to draw all those complex diagrams and formulas. lol. Ok..let's start on the application of the diagram for Pensonic.

There are four major parts of the diagram as explained in the text. They are machines, methods, materials and manpower. These are then elaborated to identify the problems that might be faced by the organization that stop them from producing energy-saving electrical appliances. Since the company has been in this line for a few decades since its inception in 1965, Pensonic should find it easier to identify the problems faced and to take steps to produce energy-saving devices in its future production. I have identified some of the problems that may be faced by the company after the interview session. The extensive report on the diagram can be obtained from the final report of the assignment. Here, I would like to summarize the report to enable my fellow group members to understand the model and to give their feedback.

After the problems identification is made, the company can study the strengths that they have to include energy-saving features in its future products. By having the advantage of owning their own manufacturing plant, the company will find that it's cost effective to adopt this new product features. The company will be able to monitor the quality and the progress of the implementation closely and to further improve by having more internal research and development done. This can be a golden opportunity for the company to find the best possible way to adopt this new innovation. The company can also look for ways to use energy-saving equipments and machines to produce their products. This will reflect the company's interest in saving the environment by reducing waste of resources. The values of the company should guide the employees that exhibit ethical and caring behaviors.

Sorry guys, I'd tried to paste the diagram here to assist you in understanding the model better but I'm having trouble doing that. So, please refer to the appendices for further details. That's all from me today. Please feel free to comment on the suitability of this model for the project. Thanks! :)