How does A3 relate to other lean tools and concepts?
It really compliments anything in TPS (Lean Manufacturing). In fact we sort of cringe at the notion of calling it a tool. The last thing we want to see is another movement of starting QC Circles or drawing Value Stream Maps just for the sake of the activity. A3 Thinking is about a logical and critical thinking process that can be applied in any discipline. Think of it is a thinking pattern to be used in problem solving, improvement or any activity rather than a tool.
