Unlock Over 2,000 Lessons
Subscribe today and join the thousands of worldclass organizations already learning with Gemba Academy.
Step 3: Set a Target
The third step in the practical problem-solving approach is to set a target that the team can commit to achieving. Learn the guidelines for doing this and how to set SMART goals.
Course Videos
PPS Overview
07:52
2PDCA
04:29
3Treetop, Inc.
01:36
4Step 1: Clarify the Problem
07:37
5How to Write a Problem Statement
06:17
6Introduction to SigmaXL
05:26
7Creating Pareto Charts with SigmaXL
02:38
8Creating Run Charts with SigmaXL
04:06
9Creating Control Charts with SigmaXL
04:16
10Step 2: Break Down the Problem
11:57
11Creating Dot Plots with SigmaXL
01:50
Current Video
Step 3: Set a Target
06:26
Next VideoStep 4: Analyze Root Causes
04:40
14Fishbone Diagram Explained
06:09
15Five Why Explained
06:12
16Treetop Gets to the Root Causes
04:33
17Creating Scatter Plots with SigmaXL
04:17
18Step 5: Develop Countermeasures
04:59
19Step 6: See Countermeasures Through
03:32
20Step 7: Evaluate the Process and Results
03:14
21Step 8: Standardize Success and Learn from Failures
05:18
22PPS Action Guide
02:38
You must be logged in to access Gemba Academy resources.
Video Resources
Quiz
Downloads
Course Resources
Quiz
Next Video Step 4: Analyze Root Causes
The fourth step of the practical problem-solving approach is to investigate and analyze potential root causes. Learn the difference between points of cause vs. root causes and how to start using simple but effective techniques such as the “go see” principle, Pareto charts, 5 why analysis, the 4M analysis, fishbone diagrams, and more.