A3 problem solving

Short description: Structured problem improvement approach

Example of a worksheet for structured problem solving and continuous improvement

A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners.[1] 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) [1]

## See also

* Analytical quality control - Ensuring accuracy of analytical measurements
* Corrective and preventative action
* Eight Disciplines Problem Solving
* First article inspection - Design verification process
* Ishikawa diagram - Causal diagrams created by Kaoru Ishikawa
* Plan–do–check–act
* Problem solving § Problem-solving methods
* Root cause analysis - Method of identifying the fundamental causes of faults or problems
* Quality assurance - Ways of ensuring the quality of a service or product
* Quality management framework
* Value stream mapping

## Notes

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shook 2008; Sobek & Smalley 2008; Matthews 2011

## References

* Shook, John (October 2008). Managing to learn: using the A3 management process to solve problems, gain agreement, mentor and lead. Cambridge, MA: Lean Enterprise Institute. ISBN 9781934109205. OCLC 276865965.
* Sobek, Durward K.; Smalley, Art (2008). Understanding A3 thinking: a critical component of Toyota's PDCA management system. A Productivity Press book. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press/Productivity Press. ISBN 9781563273605. OCLC 183609519.
* Matthews, Daniel D. (2011). The A3 workbook: unlock your problem-solving mind. A Productivity Press book. New York: CRC Press/Productivity Press. ISBN 9781439834893. OCLC 462926456.

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