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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | Ongoing | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-20 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tags1 shared | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ProcessOperationsImprovement |
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