Origin Problem Solving: A Practical Approach to Complex Problems

Are you struggling to solve the same problems over and over?

This Second Edition is the definitive practical guide for operations managers, lean practitioners, and continuous improvement professionals who need proven tools to eliminate waste, reduce defects, and drive lasting change on the shop floor and beyond.

What's Inside:

This updated edition expands on the original with a full suite of OPS tools and templates designed for immediate use in your organization:

• A3 Problem Solving — Structure your thinking and communicate solutions clearly using the industry-standard A3 framework
• 5 Why Root Cause Analysis — Dig past symptoms to uncover the true source of recurring problems
• Kaizen Event Playbook — Run focused improvement events that deliver measurable results
• Continuous Improvement Templates — Ready-to-use worksheets and planning tools for daily management and operational excellence
• Decision-Making Frameworks — Align your team around data-driven choices that stick

Who This Book Is For:

Whether you're a plant manager, quality engineer, operations director, or team leader on the frontlines of improvement, this book gives you a repeatable system for solving complex problems fast and building a culture where problems don't come back.

Why the Second Edition?

Expanded with new templates, updated OPS methodologies, and real-world examples, this edition reflects the latest thinking in lean operations and continuous improvement practice.

Stop firefighting. Start fixing.

Pick up your copy and build the problem-solving capability your organization needs today.