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Slide 119
Elsmar.com  --- The Cove!
8-Disciplines Problem Solving
Elsmar.com
•Unfortunately,  most containment actions will add significant cost
•($)
•to the product. However, it is important to protect the customer from the problem until permanent corrective actions can be verified and implemented.
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•Most interim actions are ‘temporary short term’ actions taken until a permanent corrective action is defined, implemented and verified. The danger of many interim corrective actions is that they are considered to be a permanent solution to the problem. It must be remembered that they are typically ‘band-aids’. It is a mistake to view containment actions as a solution to the problem. Containment actions typically address the effect. They should be considered ‘immediate first-aid’ to be reviewed and removed as quickly as possible.
Containment Actions