Lecture 4- A3

Question 1

What is the 7 element of A3 thinking

Answer 1

• Logical thinking process
• Objectivety
• Result and process
• Synthesis
• Alignment
• Coherence within and consistency acorss
• System viewpoint

Question 2

What are the 13 principles of Lean product and process development?

Answer 2

• Customer value - Focus on what buyer really needs
• Front load exploration- Solvy big unknowns early
• Smooth flow- avoid delays etc
• Standardize rigorously- reduce chaos
• Chief engineer- one leader, full ownership
• Balanced teams-
• Deep expertise
• Supplier integration
• Continuous learning
• Improve culture
• Adapt tech
• Visual communication
  Learning tools

Question 3

The four types of problems?

Answer 3

• Troubleshooting
• Gap from standard
• Target conditions
• Open ended