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1. WHAT IS AN A3 PROJECT?
An activity that
(a) supports achievement of the continuous improvement objectives
(b) requires > 20 hours dedicated man-hours
(c) has an A3 worksheet
2. WHERE DO A3 PROJECTS COME FROM?
All functions & all personnel entitled to propose projects
Derived from e.g. continuous improvement objectives or VSM or other business critical source
e.g. compliance requirement or safety requirement
All projects pre-screened by snr managers prior to proposal for the master list
The master project list is maintained by the continuous improvement facilitator
3. A3 OBJECTIVE
To provide a one page (A3, 420mm x 297mm) summary of a programme, project or problem,
for the project team & relevant personnel within the organisation
4. WHY?
Encourages brevity & sharpness of thinking
Tells a logical story on one sheet for all viewers
Provides a common organisation-wide format for all programme, management, project
managment & problem solving activities
5. WHO?
Team leader of the programme or project, or process owner of the area under review
6. HOW?
Completion of the standard A3 Template. The template usually consistes of 7 to 9 boxes with
standard input requirements, that follow the 8 stpe path. The template is modified to suit
individual projects.
What outcome do I want? Visualise the desired results. Using the data, set a Goal setting. Agreement with
measurable and realistic goal. stakeholders on outcome
Brainstorming
List as many potential countermeasures as possible. Identify an effective
countermeasure that directly addresses the root cause.
Team discussion
Action plan
Select the most practical and effective countermeasure. Create a clear and
detailed action plan. Implement quickly.
Gantt chart
Document the new process and set as new standard. Share the new
standard through Horizontal deployment. Reflect and celebrate success. Standard work
Start the next Improvement!
A3 No. and Name Team members (name & role) Stakeholders (name & role) Department Organisation objective
Ficep s.p.a. Logistics M. w47 1. Giulia Bossi 1. Loris Reato 1. Cells Warehouses Reduce spare parts
2. Thomas Cousin 2. Marco Brambilla 2. Internal Production
Team Leader (name & 'phone ext) 3. Pietro Borsani 3. Kaustav Kundu 3. Quality Control Start date & planned duration
Giulia Bossi 4. Sandeep Kumar Mishra 4. Alberto Portioli Staudacher 4. Dromone 04/11/15-29/01/16
1. Clarify the problem / Problem Backgroud / Current situation 4. Analyse the Root Cause 6. Implement Countermeasure
Is: Absence of items/components at the assembly line at the beginning we focused on understanding the flows coming in each department with a Preparation of a pilot test in both a delivery
Is not: JIT or LEAN management representation of the main areas and actors in a map(curren state map). We learnt how the planning, area and the quality control department in
purchasing and contracting phases are performed. Then we focused our attention to the suppliers that order to numerically evaluate the process
basically are not controlled properly. In existence there is a classification of them according to the capability of each supplier
Problem statement: quality level of their outputs and the way of transportation used. What we noticed was that there was
GROUP 1 not defined procedure to classify and controll them over time.
The main problem is a lack in logistics management concerning storage, picking, inbound logistics parking areas for raw materials
and outbound; as a matter of fact there is the clear need for clear and standard rules/procedures analysis of the number of claims coming from the quality control department in order to evaluate red
in each department and for the different type of activity. label suppliers
Start working on the raw materials location outside the assembly department by providing specific
space for every item looking at the size and weight (parking area)
5. Develop Countermeasures
Countermeasure Impact on target
Introduction of a procedure to trace performances reduction in the flow complexity due to a better
of suppliers and properly classify them (possible management and understanding of the
pilot test) behaviour of suppliers during the delivery phase 8. Standardise & Share Success
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Description
(Observation):
How frequently did it every times they make an order and start the
happen? process
Is there a pattern?