The Fishbone Diagram also referred to as the Ishikawa Diagram was created by Kaoru Ishikawa and it is indeed a creative way that leads to product design and works as a tool in identifying defects and figuring out a way to reduce defects. It is a causal diagram that reveals the causes of a particular event.

Kaoru Ishikawa created the fishbone diagram while he was working with Kawasaki and became to be known as a pioneer of modern management. This diagram or tool is also listed among the seven basic tools of quality control. Further, it is used in corporations where quality plays a big role in producing quality products and services. Causes of a particular event could be arrived at after brainstorming sessions. And causes are traced back to the 5 Whys technique to arrive at the cause-effect conclusion.

The Fishbone Diagram is a powerful tool in determining causes and arriving at solutions. Factors such as man, machinery, material, method, and environment play an important role. All these factors lead to arriving at the causal effect which in turn reveals effect. Therefore working on this diagram yields positive results and helps a firm at focusing on quality.