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8D software
8D software is not a document editor with 8D headings. It is a workspace that enforces the phase discipline, keeps evidence linked to the phase it supports, and produces an audit-ready report as a by-product of the investigation.
Key takeaways
- Every phase has an owner, an approval and linked evidence.
- The report is generated, not maintained by hand.
- Cross-case search enables lessons learned to be used.
- Audit trail is intrinsic — not a separate log.
What to look for in 8D software
- Phase-gated workflow (D1 through D8) with per-phase approvals.
- Evidence attached at the phase level, not the case level.
- Report and A3 export from the same data.
- Cross-case search and lessons learned index.
- Role-based access and audit trail.
How Qhubio's 8D workspace works
Qhubio is a structured 8D workspace. Each investigation moves through D1 to D8 with per-phase approvals and evidence retrieval grounded in the documents you attach.
- D1–D8 phases with approvals and gating rules.
- Evidence gallery with visual and document attachments.
- Evidence-grounded reasoning across attached engineering documents.
- Export to customer-ready PDF or A3 summary.
Business outcomes
- Faster closure — no chasing evidence across email.
- Fewer reopened complaints — phase gates catch weak verification.
- Better audit defensibility — the report and evidence live together.
- Better customer communication — interim reports are one click.
In the Qhubio 8D workspace
Qhubio 8D workspace
One structured workspace for every 8D investigation, from customer complaint to closed report.
- Structured D1–D8 phases.
- Evidence linked at the phase.
- Audit-ready PDF and A3 export.
Frequently asked questions
- How is Qhubio different from a generic CAPA tool?
- Qhubio is built specifically around the 8D structure — D1 to D8 phases with the gating rules customers audit. Generic CAPA tools treat 8D as one form among many.
- Can we start with a free trial?
- Yes — open the workspace and create your first case. Full functionality is available in beta.
- Does Qhubio support customer-specific 8D formats?
- The workspace covers the D1–D8 structure that customer formats are built on. Exports can be adapted to customer templates.
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Examples
8D report example
A full worked 8D report example — from customer complaint through containment, root cause, corrective action and closure.
Getting started
8D report structure
Structure of an 8D report — header, D1–D8 sections, evidence, approvals and appendices. Includes the fields customers typically require.
Industry & intent
8D for automotive
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Replace your 8D template with a structured workspace
Qhubio gives every investigation a repeatable structure — D1 through D8, with linked evidence and a clean report at the end.