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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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