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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Delivery Value Stream 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. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 45-120 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tags1 shared | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | WasteLeanProcess improvement | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |