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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event | ![]() Systems Thinking Leverage Points | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | Half day | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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