The 3P Idea Evaluation Matrix is a structured decision-making tool designed to help teams objectively compare and prioritize competing concepts during Production Preparation Process (3P) events and early-stage design work.When teams generate multiple layout, flow, or process concepts, discussions can quickly become subjective or dominated by the loudest voice in the room. This matrix creates a fact-based, criteria-driven comparison that keeps decisions aligned with business needs, customer requirements, and operational realities.The form guides teams to:<ul><li>Define clear evaluation criteria tied to performance, risk, cost, safety, and flexibility</li><li>Score ideas consistently using a common weighting system</li><li>Visually compare options to reveal strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs</li><li>Document decision rationale to support alignment and future review</li></ul>This tool is especially valuable in:<ul><li>3P workshops and kaizen events</li><li>Facility, cell, or line layout development</li><li>Equipment and automation concept selection</li><li>Early design phases where changes are inexpensive</li></ul>By turning subjective opinions into a transparent scoring process, the 3P Idea Evaluation Matrix helps teams move forward with confidence—knowing the selected concept best supports long-term performance, not just short-term convenience.This is a ready-to-use form, ideal for facilitators, CI leaders, engineers, and project teams who want better design decisions without overcomplicating the process.

3P Idea Evaluation Matrix

Compare and prioritize 3P concepts using objective criteria to select the strongest design before costly decisions are locked in.

3P Idea Evaluation Matrix

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