The Seven A3 Problem Solving Steps in Detail Contributor: Debashis Sarkar Background of A3 Problem Solving A3 problem solving is quite similar to other problem solving approaches which mirror Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. The comparison between A3 problem solving and PDCA is depicted in Table 1. Table 1 PDCA A3 Steps Cycle Background Problem Statement Plan Goal Statement Root Analysis Countermeasures Do Effect Confirmation Check Follow Up Actions Act A3 Problem Solving Steps Using a very simple approach, A3 problem solving is composed of the following seven steps shown below. Step 1: Background In this step, you make the business case for selecting a particular problem for resolution. Upon your selection, clearly state how the problem impacts the strategic business objectives around customers, process, financials, new products, etc. Step 2: Problem Statement Detail the specifics of the problem. These may include the magnitude of the problem, where and when the problem occurred, and the problem’s impact on the business. By defining these specifics on a quantitative scale, you help to bring the problem to life for your
The Seven A3 Problem Solving Steps in Detail Contributor: Debashis Sarkar Background of A3 Problem Solving A3 problem solving is quite similar to other problem solving approaches which mirror Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. The comparison between A3 problem solving and PDCA is depicted in Table 1. Table 1 A3 Steps PDCA Cycle Background Plan Problem Statement Goal Statement Root Analysis Countermeasures Do Effect Confirmation Check Follow Up Actions Act A3 Problem Solving Steps Using a very simple approach, A3 problem solving is composed of the following seven steps shown below. Step 1: Background In this step, you make the business case for selecting a particular problem for resolution. Upon your selection, clearly state how the problem impacts the strategic business objectives around customers, process, financials, new products, etc. Step 2: Problem Statement Detail the specifics of the problem. These may include the magnitude of the problem, where and when the problem occurred, and the problem’s impact on the business. By defining these specifics on a quantitative scale, you help to bring the problem to life for your
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