MBA 745 - Module 7: Seeking
Perfection test with
complete solutions
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
originated as the Shewart Cycle, named after Walter Shewart.
Deming modified current to current systematic continuous
improvement methodology
Plan
Where you identify the problem, agree on desired situation,
determine root cause, select potential solution, create
implementation. 75% of entire effort
Do
Implement your solution on a trial basis and take measurements
Check
Step of PDCA where you evaluate the results and see how the
compare to expectations
Act
PDCA step where you fully implement the solution, update
documentation, train everyone, apply to all areas and monitor
performance
Gemba
Japanese term for the one true source of information or "the actual
place"
Gemba Walk
walking visit to the actual place where value is created, with a goal
to observe, listen, learn, and help
Standard Work
Perfection test with
complete solutions
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
originated as the Shewart Cycle, named after Walter Shewart.
Deming modified current to current systematic continuous
improvement methodology
Plan
Where you identify the problem, agree on desired situation,
determine root cause, select potential solution, create
implementation. 75% of entire effort
Do
Implement your solution on a trial basis and take measurements
Check
Step of PDCA where you evaluate the results and see how the
compare to expectations
Act
PDCA step where you fully implement the solution, update
documentation, train everyone, apply to all areas and monitor
performance
Gemba
Japanese term for the one true source of information or "the actual
place"
Gemba Walk
walking visit to the actual place where value is created, with a goal
to observe, listen, learn, and help
Standard Work
