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Winner of a 2009 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Prize. Notably flexible and brief, the A3 report has proven to be a key tool In Toyota’s successful move toward organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement, especially within its engineering and R&D organizations. The power of the A3 report, however, derives not from the report itself, but rather from the development of the culture and mindset required for the implementation of the A3 system. In other words, A3 reports are not just an end product but are evidence of a powerful set of dynamics that is referred to as A3 Thinking.
In Understanding A3 Thinking, the authors first show that the A3 report is an effective tool when it is implemented in conjunction with a PDCA-based management philosophy. Toyota views A3 Reports as just one piece in their PDCA management approach. Second, the authors show that the process leading to the development and management of A3 reports is at least as important as the reports themselves, because of the deep learning and professional development that occurs in the process. And finally, the authors provide a number of examples as well as some very practical advice on how to write and review A3 reports.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At last an end to Woolley A3 thinking !. This is an excellent comprehensive guide to A3s and using A3s for a specific purpose.Previous books have failed to convey the "how" part of using A3s. This book gives good step by step instructions for creating and using an A3 for improvments in all areas of your business.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read several books /articles on A3 and this for me is the best so far.
The authors start by warning that the A3 report is just a tool, and that as with any tool, you need to know how to use it to get any real value from it.
They then run through the 3 standard types of A3 reports and the thinking behind each section in each of the related templates and how to use them.
They also lays out clearly how other techniques (Pareto / 5 Whys / Ishikawa) mesh with this, and the links back to Policy Deployment (Strategic imperatives).
The only negative for me was that most of the diagrams seem to be from manufacturing, whilst I work mainly with clients in the service sector.
Overall all though, really great.
The authors start by warning that the A3 report is just a tool, and that as with any tool, you need to know how to use it to get any real value from it.
They then run through the 3 standard types of A3 reports and the thinking behind each section in each of the related templates and how to use them.
They also lays out clearly how other techniques (Pareto / 5 Whys / Ishikawa) mesh with this, and the links back to Policy Deployment (Strategic imperatives).
The only negative for me was that most of the diagrams seem to be from manufacturing, whilst I work mainly with clients in the service sector.
Overall all though, really great.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is great as although I have used the model for improvement before and A3's i had never realised the two were so linked. This has helped me structure change management alongside my reporting so that it is meaningful to all involved.
Does exactly what is says on the tin...
Does exactly what is says on the tin...
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A practical book on A3 thinking
This is an excellent book on A3 thinking in practice. I was surprised by how easy it was to use and from now on it will not be far from me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Newton
A must have!!!
Great easy read book, with lots of information and examples. I absolutely love it and I think it's the best one out there!
Published 15 months ago by Viktoria jens
An excellent start to A3 thinking
Having just began the road to 'Lean', I have been facinated by this A3 approach to problem solving and reporting. Read more
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