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Kaizen newspaper action tracker template

A kaizen newspaper keeps the actions from an improvement event visible until each one is finished. This example tracks eight actions from an assembly cell kaizen, with the problem found, the countermeasure, one owner, a due date and four PDCA squares that turn green as each stage is completed.

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Kaizen newspaper action tracker example showing problem and countermeasure for each line, owner and due date columns, pdca progress squares and newspaper rules
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Write the problem, not just the task

    Describe what was wrong next to each countermeasure. When the action is reviewed weeks later, the problem statement tells you whether the fix actually worked.

  2. One owner, one date

    Give every line a single named owner and a date they agreed to. Shared ownership is the most common reason a newspaper line stays open.

  3. Only close at Act

    Colour the squares as each stage is done and close a line only when the standard is updated. A change that is made but not written into standard work tends to slip back.

Questions about this template

How do the P, D, C and A squares show progress?

Fill in one square as each stage is reached: plan, do, check and act. A line with all four filled is complete and can come off the list.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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