PDCA the Process Change

Torque change The socket looks promising, but the team has not checked safety, cycle time, or repeatability. PDCA protects the plant from scaling hope. PDCA path Plan -> Do -> Check -> Act A small learning loop beats a big unverified rollout. Scale only what the Check step supports. Plan Hypothesis The team believes the new socket will reduce cross-threading. What makes the Plan step strong? Do and Check Pilot The first trial reduces defects but creates wrist strain for one operator. How should Nadia respond? Act Standardize The second trial hits the defect, cycle-time, and ergonomic targets.

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