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However, the PDPC is meant to encapsulate the process needed to solve a problem, so its higher levels consist of the necessary steps to take. The lower levels consist of possible problems that could occur in a branch of a diagram, while below the problem level are the possible solutions. PDPC is used to plan a project and to allow a team to brainstorm possible obstacles before they occur, so that solutions or avoidance strategies can be determined in advance to improve productivity. The PDPC also serves as a roadmap for possible steps needed to take to resolve a problem. For UAS MInD PDPC, project phases were displayed in gold, possible problems were displayed in red, and proposed solutions were displayed in green. . The PDPC is not intended to predict all possible problems; rather it is used as a brainstorming solution to some of the most common problems you may encounter. From this exercise it was clear to us that the key to the success of the project was to introduce a framework capable of not only reproducing current production processes, but also taking flexibility into account. Furthermore, it was also important that the framework outcomes were feasible and sustainable, as nothing is gained from a solution that meets performance requirements, but fails to meet economic needs, or that fails to meet