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A3 Problem Solving Training Course Outline

The document outlines a course on A3 problem solving, which is a methodology used to systematically solve problems. It describes the Plan, Do, Check, Act improvement cycle and details each step, including defining the problem statement, identifying root causes using tools like Ishikawa diagrams and 5 Whys, implementing permanent corrective actions, and monitoring results. The goal is to qualify issues, solve problems, prevent recurrences, and establish standard work procedures.

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A3 Problem Solving Training Course Outline

The document outlines a course on A3 problem solving, which is a methodology used to systematically solve problems. It describes the Plan, Do, Check, Act improvement cycle and details each step, including defining the problem statement, identifying root causes using tools like Ishikawa diagrams and 5 Whys, implementing permanent corrective actions, and monitoring results. The goal is to qualify issues, solve problems, prevent recurrences, and establish standard work procedures.

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Quality-One International

A3 Problem Solving Course Outline

 Introduction to A3
 What is A3 Problem Solving?
 Origin of A3
 The Deming and Shewhart Improvement Cycles
o Plan, Do, Check (Study), Act
 Plan
o Qualification of the Symptom Experienced by the Customer
o 5 Questions everyone should ask prior to A3 Problem Solving
o Cross Functional Team Requirements
 Leader, Champion, Subject Matter Experts
 Team Organization and Rules
o Quantified Symptom
 Do
o Use of Problem Solving Tools to Achieve a Problem Description
o Repeated Why technique to clarify Problem Statement
o Deductive Methods
 Ishikawa
 Affinity Diagram
o Inductive Methods
 5 Why
 Comparative Analysis (Is / Is Not, BOB WOW)
 Check / Study
o Define the Root Cause
o Define the Quality Control Deficit
o Define the Permanent Actions to address Root Cause and Quality Deficit
 Act
o Implementation of Action
 Validation of Actions using Statistical Tools
 Statistical Significance of Actions
o Prevent Recurrence and Lessons Learned
 Updates to Documentation and Procedures
 Feedback to FMEAs and other Prevention Methods
o Establishment of Standard Work
o Monitor Results

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