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| Criterion |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations DMAIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 2-12 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FlowMeasurementConstraints | WasteLeanProcess improvement | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement |