Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis

Date/Time

Date(s) - November 12, 2024
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County

 

In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others.

Objectives:

  • Define “problem” and identify problem-solving skills.
  • Identify barriers to problem solving.
  • List the benefits of using a structured problem-solving method.
  • Explain the A3 problem-solving form and how it is used.
  • Describe the goals of each Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) step and activities that take place during each step.
  • Define “root cause” and distinguish between root causes and symptoms.

 

Intended audience:  Manufacturing personnel at all levels who want to learn a methodical approach for problem solving or personnel who want to improve their existing problem-solving skills.

Workshop length: 8 hours – 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Cost:  $295 (after 10/29/24, the price increases to $315)

Location:  Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County, 300 NIBCO Parkway, Suite 201, Elkhart, IN

Register By: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

To Register: https://www.cvent.com/d/9zqj1m/4W