PDCA

It is often referred to as a cycle. It means that continuous improvement

is at work each time the cycle is activated and returns to its beginning.

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1 PLAN
ACDP
Analyze the problems that should be
solved, according to the following order:
Definition of problems
Setting goals
Choice of methods
Ask the question five times: why did
the problem occur?

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2 DO
ACDP
Execute what was determined in the
previous step:
Practice the method
Execute
Make changes
Don’t need to strive for perfection,
look for what can be done in a
practical way
Measure and record the results
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3 CHECK
ACDP
This is one of the most important steps. After
checking, we will see if the action has improved:
Check whether the standard is being
obeyed
Check what’s working and what’s going
wrong
At every step, ask why?
With the answers, improve and practice the
defined method
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4 ACT
ACDP
Time to act more assertively.
Things going as planned? Then continue!
Well actually, there are some problems?
Then act to correct and prevent the
errors!
Improve the work system
Repeat the solutions that worked

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