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The A3 Method
A3 refers to a European paper size that is
roughly equivalent to an American 11-inch by
17-inch tabloid-sized paper. The A3 format is
used by Toyota as the template for three
different types of reports:
Proposals
Status reports
Problem solving
Make the business case for selecting What are you trying to achieve and
the problem. Clearly state how the by when. Predict the expected
problem impacts the business. improvement, specifically and
quantitatively.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
FOLLOW-UP
Electronic files for the Technical Services Bureau are spread over Develop a filing system that contains a comprehensive and
many sub-folders. It is difficult to find information, and it is difficult to logical set of folders and subfolders.
know where to file information Train users and have them committ to using the new
Time is wasted looking for materials. Materials are duplicated in two system.
or more folders, wasting electronic storage space. Develop a file retention policy and stick to it.
Institute a "dead file" system where files removed per the
retention policy are held for a set period, then deleted.
Stick to it!
CURRENT CONDITION/PROBLEM STATEMENT
FOLLOW-UP