A3 Problem Solving Training Course
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We can also customize our courses based on your specific training needs.
Length of Course
0.5 Day
Deliver Method
Classroom
Materials
Each participant will receive a training manual
Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion will be issued on successful course completion.
Level of Difficulty
Beginner (no knowledge at all of the topic).
In this A3 problem solving training course participants learn about the eight-step problem solving procedure that is usually captured on a single side of an 11×17 inch sheet of paper. Problem solving is essential for individuals and organizations.
An A3 Report is a Toyota-pioneered practice of getting the problem, the analysis, the corrective actions, and the action plan down on a single sheet of large (A3) paper, often with the use of graphics. At Toyota, A3 reports have evolved into a standard method for summarizing problem-solving exercises, status reports, and planning exercises like value-stream mapping.
On completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of A3 reporting
- Understand the process of 8 step problem solving
- Understand how to define the problems in terms of their business impact
- Perform an 8-step problem solving activity
- Understand how to determine the root causes of problems
- Individuals who see re-occurring problems every day in their company.
- Individuals who wishes to improve their problem solving skills.
- Individuals who work on corrective and preventive action (CAPA) projects.
- Individuals who work on continuous improvement projects.