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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1-3 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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