Durgest Woods manufactures a low production volume of chairs.

The wood they receive is cut, sanded, assembled, and then painted

At the end of the line, the chairs are inspected.

Lately, the number of rejected chairs has increased, and the company would like to know why

Using the cause-and-effect diagram techniques, analyze the factors that might cause or contribute to the number of rejected chairs.

Incorporate the use of the five whys technique in your analysis based on a hypothetical dialogue you might have with an operator performing the activity. Include a written report of the hypothetical discussion you use for your analysis.

What data or other information might be needed to test some potential reasons for the rejections?

Before saving and submitting your final work, do not forget to delete the two initial slides of the Fishbone Diagram Template and any other notes and instructions provided as a guide to performing the activity.

Assignment Part 2:

Assuming the following information, make a Pareto diagram by plotting the percentage cumulative frequency versus causes:

Rejection type	Frequency
A	18
B	6
C	69
D	12
E	3
F	83