Which Problem Solving Approach?
Decision Logic to select the right problem solving method
Hoshin
Strategic Plans
Lean
Management
System
Value Stream
Plans
Other sources
Improvement
Ideas
* Lean Ideals
* Reduce/eliminate waste
* Empower people
* Sustainable
Consistent with
lean thinking?
No
Yes
Deselect
High impact?
This Decision Logic Chart
was created using the
Systems2win template:
FlowChart.xls
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No
Just Do It
Yes
Yes
Causes &
countermeasures
known?
No
Yes
Low effort
and cost?
Local?
No
* Agenda scope <= 5 days
(or multiple events)
* 5-8 person team
* Entire team can be
sequestered
for the entire time
Especially if the quality
problem:
* Involves a supplier
* Is too urgent to collect
extensive data
Meet criteria for a
Kaizen Event?
No
Kaizen
Event
Critical quality
problem?
8D
Projects might be:
* Six Sigma
(measurement intensive)
* Software project
* Managed by Gantt Chart
* Any other type of project
Project
Once your organization
becomes skilled with A3's it is not uncommon to use
A3's for MOST problem
solving
A3
Filename: ProblemSolvingLogic.xls, From Systems2win template: FlowChart.xls, Worksheet: Template (2), Page 1 of 1