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Structured problem improvement approach
A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners. It provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers. The approach typically uses a single sheet of ISO A3-size paper, which is the source of its name. More contemporary versions include the Systems-oriented A3 Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: A3 problem solvingA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Honey Badger Algorithm: New metaheuristic algorithm for solving optimization problemsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: SonnetsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Physics-informed neural networks: A deep learning framework for solving forward and inverse problems involving nonlinear partial differential equationsCited 20,944 times
- Go sideways: Ishikawa diagramA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Value-stream mappingA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Physics-informed neural networks: A deep learning framework for solving forward and inverse problems involving nonlinear partial differential equations
Cognitive Load During Problem Solving: Effects on Learning
An Evolutionary Many-Objective Optimization Algorithm Using Reference-Point-Based Nondominated Sorting Approach, Part I: Solving Problems With Box Constraints
THE ROLE OF TUTORING IN PROBLEM SOLVING *
SCA: A Sine Cosine Algorithm for solving optimization problems
Partitioning procedures for solving mixed-variables programming problems
LII. An essay towards solving a problem in the doctrine of chances. By the late Rev. Mr. Bayes, F. R. S. communicated by Mr. Price, in a letter to John Canton, A. M. F. R. S
🆕 Influential since 2022
Honey Badger Algorithm: New metaheuristic algorithm for solving optimization problems
Coati Optimization Algorithm: A new bio-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for solving optimization problems
Artificial rabbits optimization: A new bio-inspired meta-heuristic algorithm for solving engineering optimization problems
Black-winged kite algorithm: a nature-inspired meta-heuristic for solving benchmark functions and engineering problems
Osprey optimization algorithm: A new bio-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for solving engineering optimization problems
📚 Books worth reading
SonnetsWilliam Shakespeare · 1609
Accounting PrinciplesJerry J. Weygandt · 1987
PascalDouglas W. Nance, Nance · 1986
AutoCADSham Tickoo · 1995
Operational organic chemistryJohn W. Lehman · 1981
Introduction to computer scienceNeill Graham · 1979- 📕Word Problems-Detailed Explanations of Reasoning and Solving StrategiesBill Lee · 2013
- 📕Sales and LeasesLinda J. Rusch, Stephen L. Sepinuck · 2009
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