Please describe the benefits to using a structured problem-solving methodology to solve a problem.

"While there are numerous benefits to using a structured methodology to solve problems, I think the primary benefit lies in the problem-definition phase. By following a structured approach, participants are required to fully understand the problem and assign a root cause before they can begin working on solutions. This ensures that the activity actually eliminates a problem rather than just treating the symptoms of the problem. I have personally had good results using A3 problem solving to reduce scrap and decrease downtime in the past."

"When using a systematic problem-solving method, there is less room for error. In addition, others are able to understand the process better and follow along during conveyance of the troubleshooting status. Also, working effectively as a team is possible as well as delegating tasks without duplicating work. Tracking and measuring progress is also a benefit of structured problem-solving"