Toyota A3 Report Template

Toyota uses the A3 Report to solve problems and create problem solvers.

The A3 (11X17 paper size) and its structure create a logical improvement "story". The power is in the A3's consistent way of identifying problem and solution, and it's ability to create organizational learning.

The A3 is deceptively simple. It's a sequence of boxes in a template. It helps people structure their problem solving:

1. establish the business problem or issue;
2. describe the background and current situation;
3. identify the desired outcome and target;
4. analyze root causes;
5. propose countermeasures;
6. create an action plan for getting it done;
7. check that you've achieved the results.

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