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SolvoNext - PDCA

A Smarter Problem Solving and Project Management Software based on Deming and Toyota's PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, Act Method.

SolvoNext - PDCA helps your cross functional teams of engineers, shop floor personnel, suppliers and managers to collaborate and solve problems together.

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Enable your Problem Solving Teams with Standard Structure and Method to Follow.

Organizations that have an established problem solving structure, have a much better chance of success in achieving their business goals. It helps the teams follow a set method of problem solving and get good at it. For Example for many years Toyota has used the PDCA method, companies like GE and Caterpillar have used Six Sigma method, Ford has used 8D Problem Solving.

SolvoNext - PDCA is based on the PDCA cycle established by Walter Shewhart, popularized by Edwards Deming and perfected by Toyota. Each phase Plan, Do, Check, Act has multiple steps such as Define the problem, Measure, Root Cause and so on. The program comes with embedded problem solving tools as well.

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A Smarter Way for Cross Functional Teams to Collaborate and Solve Problems - All in one place

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30+ Problem Solving Tools embedded, recommended by each phase

SolvoNext - PDCA comes with an advanced tool box of more than 30 tools which include the 7 QC tools from ASQ, several charts and graphs, Human Error Analysis tools, Lean Manufacturing tools, Six Sigma tools, and several charts and graphs. You can also upload your own attachments and files, as you solve problems and want to exchange important information related to the project.

A problem solving team can now keep everything in one place, use the right tools for the right purpose and collaborate in a single environment for faster and more effective results. No more complexities of multiple files, emails and loss of information or knowledge.

Visual Dashboards & Reports to Keep your team on Track

SolvoNext - PDCA makes it easy for the managers and entire team to track progress with our fully Automated dashboards and reports. Use the advanced filters to classify the data and download reports. Analyze the Benefit to Cost by departments, individuals and by projects.

Organizations which use a structured problem solving approach, give a higher importance to keeping everyone engaged with facts and figures, while recognizing their top performing employees and motivating the ones that need improvement to finish more projects.

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SolvoNext - PDCA is built on a proven PDCA method of problem solving that works in the Real World

Methodical Problem Solving

Use the recommended Tools for each step, select from 30+ embedded tools or upload your own files. Keep everything in one place.

Engage Cross Functional Teams

Select Project lead, Project team members and invite them to collaborate on a project. Upload pictures, videos, drawings and communicate in one place so everyone remains engaged and informed.

Acquire and use the Knowledge

Retain the problem solving knowledge, root cause and action items. Use this knowledge in future for repeat issues or similar issues. Use this knowledge for future launches and preventive measures.

Team Communication

SolvoNext - PDCA facilitates seamless collaboration by providing a centralized platform where team members can easily share updates, track progress, get approvals and communicate in real-time. This integrated communication feature ensures that everyone stays informed and aligned, leading to more efficient problem-solving and improved project outcomes.

Discipline & Culture

When expectations are well set about pace and depth of problem solving required and progress is tracked, team members automatically develop a discipline and culture. SolvoNext - PDCA enables your team to follow standardized approach with PDCA steps and Tools, and steadily build a culture of problem solving within your organization.

True Root Cause

Problem Solving is only complete when Root Causes are eliminated for good. SolvoNext - PDCA helps your team use a variety of root cause analysis tools and even better, your entire team can see it live, collaborate and contribute to uncovering smallest of missed details.

Improve KPI ( Key Performance Indicators ) while Developing your People

Problem Solving is directly proportional to KPI Improvement. SolvoNext - PDCA helps your team uncover and solve for true root cause, and this automatically improves metrics for Quality, Safety, Throughput as well as the team's morale. The best way to Develop People is by completing projects with success. SolvoNext - PDCA organically helps you create better problem solvers for your organization.

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A3 Mode for Simpler Kaizens or Projects

Engage your Shop Floor Teams in Digital Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Activities by using the A3 mode. Instead of paper or whiteboards use the simple A3 mode and preserve the knowledge of root cause and solutions. They can even scan a paper copy and we will convert that to a digital format so you can keep the records for future use.

Artificial Intelligence

Our manufacturing software is at the forefront of AI integration, leveraging advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to transform how data is interacted with and analyzed on the shop floor. With optional AI capabilities, users can input data and soon engage in natural language conversations with our software. This AI-driven interface supports real-time querying and deep analysis, providing tailored insights through an intuitive, conversational user experience.

Our Software plays a crucial role in capturing and analyzing experience based knowledge from retiring employees, preserving essential insights and techniques. This structured knowledge is then made accessible to new staff, ensuring continuity and maintaining operational excellence as workforce demographics evolve. Choose our AI-enhanced manufacturing software for a safe, reliable, and insightful addition to your operational toolkit, ensuring that your shop floor remains innovative and competitive.

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Pricing

Standard

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Standard plan includes an advanced web software for your company.

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Features:
  • Web application secured access
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Detailed PDCA module
  • Simple A3 module
  • 30+ embedded problem solving tools
  • Visual Dashboard & Tracking
  • Reports
  • Approval Flow
  • Benefit / Cost ratios
  • Email notifications and Alerts
  • Role based access control
  • Knowledge Library
  • High Security protocols

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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Standard features plus Artificial Intelligence large language model integrated for insights and analysis.

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Features:
  • All Standard Features included.
  • Data synthesis and analysis with AI.
  • Chat with AI and ask any questions regarding the data, comments or any information you have saved in SolvoNext - PDCA for your plant.
  • Build a knowledge library of root cause and corrective actions.

Customized / Enterprise

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Customized version as per your needs and specific plant use case. Enterprise deployment as per your requirements.

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Features:
  • Customized Features.
  • Customized deployment - your on premise server or your preferred company cloud, or a hybrid model.
  • We work with you to understand your objectives, design and develop the software as per your needs.
  • Talk to us about enterprise solution, for multiple plants / locations / changes in user management or any other requirements.

Choose the Deployment Options based on your Company Policies

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ORCA LEAN Standard AWS Deployment

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Deploy in your Company's On Premise Server

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Deployment in your Company's Cloud

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We understand and respect the fact that every plant has different challenges, organizational structure and culture. We will work with you to understand your requirements and customize SolvoNext - PDCA to best fit your needs. It is our goal to help you in your improvement initiatives for successful results.

  • Problem Solving

  • Project Management

  • Manufacturing companies in any industry

  • Team collaboration and communication

  • KPI key performance indicators improvement

  • Achieving corporate goals

  • Downtime improvement

  • Quality, Throughput, Safety, Environment improvement

  • Complex and Advanced problem solving

  • Supplier Quality, Supplier collaboration

  • Cost of Quality, First time quality, OEE and Throughput impact.

Q. How long does it take to deploy the software and get started?

SolvoNext - PDCA Standard version can be deployed immediately. You can request a free trial and if you qualify, we will authorize admin access immediately. For Custom versions, we will discuss a deployment strategy with you and commit to the timeline based on customization scope.

Q. Who gets access to the application?

Only the People you authorize. Trusted people in your organization will have Admin rights to add or remove users.

Q. How secure is the data? Can you deploy to our company's cloud or on premise server?

Our standard deployment is with AWS and its highly secured. Yes we can also deploy to your company's dedicated cloud such as AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle or any other cloud services you use. We can also deploy locally to your on premise servers.

Q. What other features are available? I want to add more features and Customizations.

We understand that every factory is different and may have unique requirements. SolvoNext - PDCA is open for customization for this very reason. Please contact us and we will set up a meeting to understand your requirements and provide a solution that will be unique for your plant requirements.

Q. How do you use AI - Artificial Intelligence? Is this Optional?

Yes, AI integration is totally Optional. If you are interested in AI, we will have a discussion about your goals and suggest the best solution. AI can be very helpful in analyzing large data sets and also to get insights on problem solving. The key is availability of good data.

Q. I have more questions, who should i contact?

You can book a Demo or email us at contact@orcalean.com with your questions.

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