The document describes DPI, a problem-solving process aimed at resolving root causes of process variation and waste, which includes three main elements: self-directed work teams, a dynamic problem-solving process, and visual management. Self-directed teams are responsible for continuous improvement and use an IPO diagram to identify key input variables while maintaining standards. Visual management involves a three-sided board to track problems, solutions, and the sustainability of results.

2. WHAT IS DPI
A new problem solving process designed to resolve and
eradicate the root causes of process variation and waste

3. 3 REQUIRED ELEMENTS
1. Self-directed Work Teams
2. Dynamic problem solving process
3. Visual Management

4. SELF-DIRECTED WORK TEAMS
Developing an organization of a Self-directed team at each key
process step provides process step ownership with the
responsibility of continuous improvement.

5. DYNAMIC PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
With a dynamic problem solving process the Self-directed teams
are trained to correctly define the problem, provide a current
measure and target, identify the key input variables utilizing
an IPO (Input, Process, Output) diagram, provide solutions for
the root causes of these key input variables, create standard
work, and sustain the results

6. VISUAL MANAGEMENT
At each of the key process steps, owned by a Self-directed
team, there must be a standard three sided board. The first
side used to "dig out" the problems and root causes by
recording hourly process outputs. A target is set for these
pitches and if not met then the reason is recorded, a Pareto is
established, and a matrix provided for the time of day the
pitches are not met. The second side is used to record the
process of Dynamic Problem Solving, and the third side for
sustaining the results by measuring and monitoring the
progress of the resulting standard work (TWI recommended).