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PDCA (Deming Cycle) in the context of Kaizen

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PDCA (Deming Cycle) in Kaizen

PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), also known as the Deming Cycle, is a fundamental concept in the practice of continuous improvement, or Kaizen. It is a four-step management method used to improve business processes and products iteratively. The cycle involves envisioning a plan, executing it, evaluating the results, and taking actions based on those evaluations.

  1. Plan: In this initial phase, the team identifies the problem or opportunity for improvement, sets objectives, and develops a plan to address the issue.

  2. Do: Implementation of the plan according to the established objectives and guidelines. This step requires cooperation and communication among team members.

  3. Check: Evaluation of the results obtained during the "Do" phase. Data is collected and analyzed to determine if the plan achieved the desired outcomes or if adjustments are necessary.

  4. Act: Based on the findings from the "Check" phase, the team takes action to standardize the process if successful or reiterates the PDCA cycle if improvements are still needed.

Resources:

  1. PDCA Cycle: Understanding the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle - ASQ
  2. Applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle for Continuous Improvement - Lean Enterprise Institute
  3. Deming Cycle (PDCA): A Tool for Continuous Improvement - Kanbanize

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