A3 problem solving
{{Short description|Structured problem improvement approach}}
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A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners.{{harvnb|Shook|2008}}; {{harvnb|Sobek|Smalley|2008}}; {{harvnb|Matthews|2011}} It provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers. The approach typically uses a single sheet of ISO A3-size paper, which is the source of its name. More contemporary versions include the Systems-oriented A3 (or S-A3)
See also
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- Analytical quality control
- Corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
- Eight Disciplines Problem Solving
- First article inspection (FAI)
- Ishikawa diagram
- Plan–do–check–act
- {{slink|Problem solving#Problem-solving methods}}
- Root cause analysis
- Quality assurance
- Quality management framework
- Value stream mapping
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Notes
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References
- {{cite book |last=Shook |first=John |date=October 2008 |title=Managing to learn: using the A3 management process to solve problems, gain agreement, mentor and lead |location=Cambridge, MA |publisher=Lean Enterprise Institute |isbn=9781934109205 |oclc=276865965 }}
- {{cite book |last1=Sobek |first1=Durward K. |last2=Smalley |first2=Art |date=2008 |title=Understanding A3 thinking: a critical component of Toyota's PDCA management system |series=A Productivity Press book |location=Boca Raton, FL |publisher=CRC Press/Productivity Press |isbn=9781563273605 |oclc=183609519 }}
- {{cite book |last=Matthews |first=Daniel D. |date=2011 |title=The A3 workbook: unlock your problem-solving mind |series=A Productivity Press book |location=New York |publisher=CRC Press/Productivity Press |isbn=9781439834893 |oclc=462926456 }}
Category:Quality control tools
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