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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|
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 complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |
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