Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

This is a crucial component of lean production efforts and a prerequisite for the continuous improvement of people and processes. The cycle consists of four fundamental stages aimed at enhancing process efficiency and continuously improving quality: In the Planning stage, goals are set and processes are designed; in the Doing stage, the planned steps are implemented; in the Checking stage, results are evaluated, and performance is measured; in the Acting stage, deviations are corrected, and improvement steps are applied. The PDCA Cycle forms the foundation of a continuous improvement culture and is a critical tool for quality management in any organization.