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Criterion
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of ICE Scoring with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
ICE Scoring
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 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.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
0.5-5 Tage30-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-102-62-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateObservation Notes, Improvement IdeasICE Table, Top Idea List
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
LeanObservationProcessOperations
PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of Cost of Delay with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Cost of Delay
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix