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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 2-12 Wochen | 2-6 h | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |