Shewhart Cycle (PDCA)

The Shewhart Cycle, also known as PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), is a continuous improvement process. It starts with planning a change or solution, then implementing or doing it. Next, you check or review the results to see if goals are met. Finally, based on what you've learned, you act by standardizing the successful approach or making adjustments for better results. This cycle helps organizations systematically improve processes, quality, and performance over time through ongoing, iterative steps.