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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. | 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 | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-6 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tags1 shared | LeanProcessQuality | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |
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