Work the 8D top to bottom; the status tracker and effectiveness score update as you go. The SCAR number builds itself from the issue date and supplier.
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SCAR Number
SCAR-YYWW-Supplier-###
Supplier / Vendor
SQE / Owner
Linked CAPA #
Part # / Description
PO / Lot #
Qty Affected
Issue Date
Response Due
Severity
Defect Type
Severity Critical — safety or regulatory; product unusable or likely to fail Major — affects fit, form or function; customer-impacting (non-safety) Minor — cosmetic / workmanship; does not reduce usability
01

Status

Click a stage to set where this SCAR stands
0%
Open
02

8D corrective action

Eight disciplines · D4 includes a 5‑Whys ladder
03

Effectiveness & closure

Verify before you close — drives the closure score
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Closure Score
Open
Current Stage
In progress
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Days to Due
04

Disposition & sign‑off

Record the close-out
SCAR Result
Verified By
Effectiveness Check Date
Closed Date
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