A3 Project tracks Lean thinking and improvements on one-page. This app provides fundamental information on the types of A3 utilizing Lean Thinking statements with the ability to add text and images in each category in a standardized, customizable, and sharable format on the cloud. Learn the importance on how to “tell (or document)” your improvement project in a logical and visual manner in reference to a particular subject matter. It will provide a consistent and standardized approach to learning, applying, and documenting Lean Six Sigma tools by stimulating dialogue and creative problem solving. Four types of A3 Reports will be defined.

The Dynamic Kanban Action Item Board allows Action Items to be visually managed using 4 “buckets” of To Do, In Progress, In Review, and Done allowing for Assignor to track progress by a simple drag and drop function to each bucket. Emails are automatically sent to Assignee(s) for all Action Items.

The 4 buckets functions as follows:

To Do – The Assignor will create the Action Item and reside there until the Assignee receives the email notification and acknowledges receipt to the Assignor via email or text. The Assignor then moves it to In Progress.
In Progress – The Assignee will work on the Action Item and once completed notify the Assignor. The Assignor then moves it to In Review.
In Review – The Assignor will ensure the Action Item is completed and move it to Done, or if not completed, make comments and move it back to In Progress, and subsequently notify the Assignee.
Done – The Assignor moves the Action Item to Done once they are satisfied that it has been fully completed.

Beyond educational purposes, this app provides suggested activities/tools for each A3 Report phase for a customizable and standardized use of an A3 Project report and Action Item tracking.

This app features:

An overview (Learnings) of the importance and benefits of the use of the A3 Project Report.
A standardized approach and application of the A3 Project Report.
Access to case studies and Sensei tips for further understanding.
Instill the sense of “learning to lean” as well as providing a systematic logical thinking process
Access to the A3 Project tool/report with default Lean Thinking statements for each of the 8 sections.
Add images and text in each section of the report.
Receive awards for completing Action Items, Reports, etc.
Record, assign, and track Action Items with the visual management Kanban board.
Create the A3 Project report and share via PDF.
Take a Quiz to determine knowledge attainment.
Review a video tutorial to assist in understanding how the app works.