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| Criterion |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | FlowMeasurementConstraints | WasteLeanProcess improvement | LeanProcessQuality |
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