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Deming's PDCA Cycle

Deming's PDCA Cycle is a continuous improvement process consisting of four steps: Plan, Do, Check, and Act. First, you identify an area for improvement and develop a plan. Next, implement the plan on a small scale. Then, evaluate the results to see if the changes made a positive difference. Finally, if successful, standardize the improvement; if not, analyze what went wrong and adjust your plan accordingly. This cycle repeats regularly, helping organizations steadily enhance their processes, quality, and performance over time.