A3 Summary

The A3 is a one page summary of your project

It should contain high-level information about your
project
Any photos which can help visualize the project
The A3 should be easy to understand. A person who
was not involved in the project should be able to view
your A3 and understand the why (the reason for
doing the project), how(how the project was
completed), goals (before and after), and results
(including the $ amounts)
 New A3 format updated May 2011

A3 Template
DEFINE * Start Date: End Date: IMPROVE Start Date: End Date:
Problem Statement: How the problem was solved, what were the action items,
Scope:
who was responsible, what was the time line. Demonstrate
Current / Goal:
Team Members: the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools that were used in
Alignment with Objectives: reaching the solution. Provide pictures if necessary.

MEASURE Start Date: End Date: CONTROL Start Date: End Date:

Provide the relevant data / information focused on the Provide information on what controls were put in place to
quantitative aspect of the problem sustain the improvement. Demonstrate project success
through follow up data on the improved metrics.

ANALYZE Start Date: End Date: Summary of Financial benefits

Provide information on how the problem was analyzed and

demonstrate the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools Use this space to share any other important aspects
of the project.
 Define Details *
Define
Problem Statement : Problem
statement should be specific and
measurable
DEFINE * Start Date: End Date:
Scope : Your project boundary
Problem Statement:
Current/Goal : Scope:
Current / Goal:
Current project status Team Members:
Alignment with Objectives:
Your project goal
Team member : Name of your team
members
Alignment with objectives : How your
project aligns with company/
segment/ function objectives