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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Growth A/B Testing |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Discovery Smoke Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects. | 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. | When demand only needs to be roughly verified, it tests interest with minimal effort. It measures whether people would take a next step at all. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-6 | 1-5 | Nutzertraffic |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Experiment results, Decision log, Learning summary | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Interest Metrics, Conversion Signal, Learning Note |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ValidationExperimentsDemandGrowth |