Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Working

A3 report

Also called: A3

ELI5

A concise problem-solving document structured on one large sheet or equivalent format.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of a3 report, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “A3 report” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.

Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

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