A3 problem solving

A3 is a structured problem solving and continuous improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners.

example of A3 worksheet used in Problem Solving practice.

A3 is simple and strict approach systematically leading towards problem solving over structured approach.

A3 is based on the principles of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act).

A3 leads over the structure placed on the ISO A3 single sheet paper where the process got his name.

See also

• Analytical quality control
• Corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
• Eight dimensions of quality
• First article inspection (FAI)
• Quality assurance
• Quality management framework

Further reading

• “A3” - the basic Problem Solving Tool by Lori Pelletier, MBA PhD, Director, Performance Improvement, UMMHC, Assistant Professor, UMass Medical School
• The Seven A3 Problem Solving Steps in Detail
• [http://a3thinking.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a3thinkingwebinar2012.pdf Advanced Issues in

A3 Problem Solving, Presented by Art Smalley - President, Art of Lean, Inc., Advisory Board Member, OPS, Inc]

• Larry Rubrich is the president of WCM Associates LLC.

External links

• ASTM quality control standards
• The A3 Problem Solving Way: An Introduction