American Society for Quality Temecula Valley 0713 & Inland Empire 0711 Sections
Invite you to attend an online webinar
"Every Defect Leaves a Clue - Let AI Help Reveal What's True"
webinar presentation by John Repyak on May 20, 2026 at 6pm PDT on WebEx
Presentation Description
Want to make your root cause investigation faster, more focused, and more effective? Most people do, but unfortunately, problem-solvers fall short because they start with vague problem statements that lead to shallow solutions. But what if a tool could help you ask sharper questions, connect dots between clues, and discover the root cause, faster?
This presentation introduces a practical method for improving root cause analysis using generative AI like ChatGPT. The approach is simple but powerful: start with a problem description, then iteratively feed the Al new information, like when the defect happens, where it occurs, and what physical evidence it leaves behind. With each new clue, the Al sharpens the analysis and helps identify the most likely suspects.
By layering the problem one step at a time, this method mimics how a crime scene investigator would build a case. The result is a stronger, more structured cause-and-effect trail that leads to better, evidence-based 5-Why outputs. The goal isn't to let Al replace human judgment, it's to make the investigation process faster, more focused, and more effective.
Attendees will learn:
• How to use AI to guide and strengthen root cause thinking
• How to iteratively improve weak problem statements with symptom, timing, location, & evidence clues
• How to generate complete and logical 5-Whys with help from AI
This presentation is designed for quality and improvement professionals who want to modernize their problem-solving toolkit while keeping the fundamentals strong. Whether you're working on scrap, rework, or recurring defects, you'll walk away with a fresh, practical approach to uncovering what's really going wrong, and how to fix it.
see attached pdf for more details
ASQ_0713_Webinar_-_John_Repyak_-_Every_Defect_is_a_Clue_-_May_20_2026-031826.pdf