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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  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 an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |
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