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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations DMAIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 2-12 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-6 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LeanProcessQuality | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement |