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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations Process Mapping |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ICE Table, Top Idea List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |