{"id":917,"date":"2014-03-20T17:48:24","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T17:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/?p=917"},"modified":"2023-09-19T12:16:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:16:15","slug":"selecting-the-best-quality-tool-to-meet-your-objectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/selecting-the-best-quality-tool-to-meet-your-objectives\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting the best quality tool to meet your objectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We love our quality tools! \u00a0In fact, the <a href=\"https:\/\/asq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow noindex\">Quality Toolbox<\/a> is never too far out of reach. \u00a0But, the choices can seem overwhelming at times. \u00a0Here are some suggestions for picking the right tool based on what you want to accomplish:<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to keep track of your facts&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a <a 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<a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/fishbone-example-rejected-pre-shipment-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fishbone diagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/quality-tools-beyond-pareto-pdca-and-root-cause-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">affinity diagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to figure out how ideas are connected&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/fishbone-example-rejected-pre-shipment-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fishbone <\/a>or relations diagram.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to see the steps in something you&#8217;re doing&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a <a href=\"http:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/flowchart-guide-flowchart-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow noindex\">flowchart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to determine a root cause&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a fishbone diagram or <a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/quality-tools-beyond-pareto-pdca-and-root-cause-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Whys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to evaluate strategic options&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a SWOT and PEST analysis or a BCG matrix.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>If you want to make a decision that involves multiple factors&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/using-a-grid-analysis-for-supplier-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grid analysis<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/pages\/article\/newTED_02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow noindex\">paired comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Check out 7 QC Tools in 8 Minutes to learn more about several tools mentioned <a href=\"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/7-qc-tools-in-8-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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