The Pareto principle suggests that relatively few causes often account for a large proportion of effects. Pareto analysis ranks categories so improvement can focus on the most significant contributors.
How to use this tool
Select a measurable problem
Select a measurable problem.
Collect and categorise data
Collect and categorise relevant data.
Rank cumulative impact
Rank categories and calculate cumulative impact.
Focus on the significant few
Focus investigation on the most significant contributors.
References & further reading
Juran, J. M. (1951). Quality Control Handbook. McGraw-Hill.