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 towards problem solving over the structure, placed on the ISO ISO A3 single sheet paper. This is where the process got its 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

• The A3 Problem Solving Way: An Introduction
• the basic Problem Solving Tool by Lori Pelletier
• Issues in A3 Problem Solving, Presented by Art Smalley
• Rubrich the president of WCM Associates LLC.
• The Seven A3 Problem Solving Steps in Detail

External links

• ASTM quality control standards