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    Problem Solving A3

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    This document outlines an A3 problem solving template used by an organization to systematically address problems. It includes sections to define the problem, analyze causes, identify countermeasures, implement a plan, verify results, and establish follow up actions. The template guides the user through gathering key details at each step to thoroughly solve issues and ensure improvements are sustained.

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    Problem Solving A3

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    This document outlines an A3 problem solving template used by an organization to systematically address problems. It includes sections to define the problem, analyze causes, identify countermeasures, implement a plan, verify results, and establish follow up actions. The template guides the user through gathering key details at each step to thoroughly solve issues and ensure improvements are sustained.

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    This document outlines an A3 problem solving template used by an organization to systematically address problems. It includes sections to define the problem, analyze causes, identify countermeasures, implement a plan, verify results, and establish follow up actions. The template guides the user through gathering key details at each step to thoroughly solve issues and ensure improvements are sustained.

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    Problem Solving A3

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    Sead Zejnilovic
    This document outlines an A3 problem solving template used by an organization to systematically address problems. It includes sections to define the problem, analyze causes, identify countermeasures, implement a plan, verify results, and establish follow up actions. The template guides the user through gathering key details at each step to thoroughly solve issues and ensure improvements are sustained.

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    Reference #: Process owner: Leader/facilitator: Note taker: Revision #: Date:

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    i Delivery Customer satisfaction
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    n Moral Other

    Goal (Target condition) Expected Benefits (Hard savings and soft savings)

    Key Metrics (Include baseline and improvement goals)

    Additional documents can be attached to this form including before photos, drawings and a more detailed cost benefit analysis. Attachments?

    C Cause and Effect (Brainstorming - Prioritize the causes) 5 Whys (Brainstorming - Ask, why did this occur?)
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    Will addressing this cause(s) solve the problem permanently?


    Additional documents can be attached to this form including a more in-depth root cause analysis and the prioritization method used. Attachments?

    C Proceed with solving the problem? List of Countermeasures and Quick Wins (Brainstorming - Relate to the root causes)
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    u Decision and Agreements (Explain the reasoning behind the decision) Priority Ease Cost Impact Score
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    R Improvement implemented? Results verified? Key Metrics


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    s Target achieved? Can the solution be deployed? Metric Baseline Goal Current Variance %
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    Verification Comments (Assess countermeasures) Follow-up Actions (sustaining actions to be taken - actions for establishing controls)
    What? Who? When? Status

    Controls Required (SOP, training, audits, SPC charts, visual controls, mistake proofing, PM, etc.)

    Additional documents can be attached to this form including the after photos and the effect confirmation. Attachments?

    Signatures: Leader: Analyst: Process Owner: Closing Date:

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