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Question 1

What is the PDCA cycle?

Answer 1

The PDCA cycle (Plan - Do - Act - Check) is a method for planning and implementing activities to meet requirements, aiming for continuous improvement.

Question 2

What is the first step of the PDCA cycle?

Answer 2

Plan (Planen): Analyze the current situation, define the desired state, set overarching goals, and derive necessary measures for achieving those goals.

Question 3

What is the second step of the PDCA cycle?

Answer 3

Do (Ausführen): Implement the measures at the relevant places in the company and document the process using appropriate tools.

Question 4

What is the third step of the PDCA cycle?

Answer 4

Check (Prüfen): Evaluate and control the degree of goal achievement, check results against defined goals, identify deviations, and analyze their causes.

Question 5

What is the fourth step of the PDCA cycle?

Answer 5

Act (Handeln): If successful implementation is confirmed, standardize the measures and introduce the system company-wide, establishing a new standard for the next optimization cycle.