What is the core problem you want to solve and what is the objective? What resources are available to you, and what could be the optimal solution?
The solutions are tested for a specific period. In a controlled environment, the new standards are tested and optimized.
The results from the DO phase are evaluated. Potential issues in the solutions can be addressed here to ensure that the objectives are met.
After all corrective actions have been completed in CHECK, the new standard will be rolled out across the company.
Based on the results, the next project can be prepared. Any remaining issues can be addressed in a new project. The cycle is complete.
Manager Heinz Schlank works at a company that delivers microscopes to customers. Recently, there have been repeated instances of damage during transport.
1.Plan:
▪ Current Analysis: Damage due to poor packaging
▪ Observation: No uniform packaging regulations
▪ Project: 3 months to resolve the issue
▪ Objective: Standardized packaging
Mr. Schlank discovers that transport damage is occurring due to the lack of standardized packaging procedures.
2.Do:
▪ Review the process on-site and examine the documentation
▪ Develop a packaging policy with colleagues on-site
▪ Document measures in an implementation plan
▪ Test the newly developed process in a controlled environment
The individual steps of the action plan include implementing the packaging regulations. Mr. Schlank schedules a meeting and explains the new guidelines.
3.Check:
▪ Assess the effectiveness of the process change
▪ Examine the current level of implementation
▪ Develop additional corrective actions
▪ Investigate whether the new policy leads to fewer damages
Three months later, Manager Schlank reviews all the documentation. Transport damage has been reduced by more than 80%.
4.Act:
▪ Document the success of the implementation
▪ Identify additional risks
▪ Roll out the newly developed standard within the company
▪ Continuously improve the new standard
Mr. Schlank documents the significant success of the project. The management decides to proceed with a full implementation. To further reduce the remaining 20% of transport damage, he plans to conduct additional training sessions.
▪ Internalize PDCA as a management principle
▪ Use it as a foundational structure for developing improvement projects and risk management
▪ Apply it comprehensively across all organizational areas
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