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Deming's Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

Deming's Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) is a cycle for continuous improvement. It starts with planning a change or solution, then implementing it (doing). Next, you check or review the results to see if the change worked as intended. Finally, based on what you've learned, you act by standardizing successful improvements or adjusting your plan for better results. This iterative process helps organizations gradually improve their products, services, and processes by systematically testing and refining solutions.