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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations Waste 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog |
Tags1 shared | LeanObservationProcessOperations | WasteLeanProcess improvement |
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