What is an A-3 Corrective Action? Basically it is from Toyota and A-3 = paper size

[Randy Stewart]

I'll try to explain

A few things are different from what I've been use to:
They are written for specific audiences (To: )
1 person owns it (Author)
It is not a formal Cross Functional Team.
The team is ad hoc, (if needed) and not a requirement.
Visual representation of problem and fix.
It is suppose to tell the whole story about 1 issue.
1 problem, 1 A3.

These are all items that are new to me. I was just looking for input as to a reporting system.

 

[energy]

It's an ISO Standard

Yup,

There is a Standard covering A3 and other paper sizes.

 

[Al Dyer]

All in all the same information in a different format. I still prefer the 8D format but what lola wants lola gets!

 

[Quality-1]

This is new concept A3 ..never heard before

 

[energy]

Same for you!

M Greenaway said:

Due to recently introduced restrictions I cannot view your attachment and make any comment

As you have changed places of employment, my dossier on you needs amending. Otherwise, you would have your copy of A3 to comment on, Stiff! Mike, maybe if I try real hard with my crystal balls, you can see it, too!

 

[M Greenaway]

My home e-mail is

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No spam or hate mail please.

PS Is it true that the Japs are on A2 now ?

 

[Al Dyer]

Quality-1,

It has been around for years but it is just the same as 8D, maybe just a little revised.

As is said, "if not invented here"...........

 

[Marc]

Step 0: Identify a problem or need
Step 1: Conduct research to understand the current situation
Step 2: Conduct root cause analysis
Step 3: Devise countermeasures to address root causes
Step 4: Develop a target state
Step 5: Create an implementation plan
Step 6: Develop a follow-up plan with predicted outcomes

The results of steps 0-6 can be recorded on an A3 report.

Step 7: Discuss plans with all affected parties
Step 8: Obtain approval for implementation
Step 9: Implement plans
Step 10: Evaluate the results

Note that the A3 process is rooted in the more basic PDCA cycle. Steps 1-8 are the Plan step (with step 5 planning the Do step and step 6 planning the Check step). Step 9 is the Do step, and step 10 is the Check step. Based on the evaluation, another problem may be identified and the A3 process starts again (Act).

 

[Randy Stewart]

Just wanted to show another example. These are proposal A3's we have done.

 

[Azalcoatl]

It is not the paper size, it is the way you arrange the ideas in that paper size, it could have been, letter report or A1,2 etc, but the bigest size a printer handle is the A3, and tought it is a good size not to big or too small where you could put all the information and get a clear idea of a problem.