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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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