Understanding A3 Thinking: A Critical Component of Toyota's PDCA Management System 1st Edition

by Durward K. Sobek II (Author), Art Smalley (Author)

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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 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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Hardcover: 165 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; 1 edition (March 7, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1563273608
ISBN-13: 978-1563273605
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Wonderful, Useful Book

ByECF-EOTon February 23, 2015

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I've ordered this book before, but it's such a good and helpful guide that I couldn't help but grab another copy. We use the A3 thinking model at my workplace and this book has been so useful in understanding how it all works and why. I highly recommend buying this book for any workplace that desires to update its business structure.

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Learn A3 the right way

ByRobert R. Joneson April 19, 2016

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Very good instructional book about true A3 Thinking

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ByAmazon Customeron October 21, 2016

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It's a good way to understand what is above and beyond the A3 as template or format.

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Probably the most well written books I have read on such a topic!

ByShripad Laleon January 6, 2014

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Excellent Organization. The right amount of detail. Great style of writing. Can be used as a primer to get started on implementing A3 reports in a group or an organization. Will enable the reader to hit the ground running.

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Excellent for overview and reference

ByNormfllon July 2, 2013

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Hardly a week goes by that I do not consult this book (I have the hard cover and Kindle versions), and certainly not a month goes by without my referring to it. It sets out the reasons A3s are useful and what they can achieve for us. And then it has clear guidelines on what to consider for the three types of A3s discussed.