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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Purpose
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.
Complexity
Medium
Time
1-3 h
Participants
3-10
Format
Workshop
Output
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog
Tags
ProcessOperationsImprovement
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
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