Purdue University

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root-Cause

In any workplace, problems arise every day that need to be solved. In a manufacturing environment, solving problems can be challenging due to the large number of interrelated systems that exist in the ...
National Post

Toyota's method of problem solving

In his book Managing to Learn, John Shook discusses the way employees at Toyota learn to problem solve You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. In ...
IndustryWeek

The Patois of the Toyota Production System

Toyota has a unique cultural language. It’s called 8-Step Problem Solving. It’s the “patois” of the Toyota Production System (TPS). The patois is the dialect of the common people of a region, ...
Purdue University

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis

In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem solving tools and activities, including A3, ...