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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |
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