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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Delivery Cost of Delay |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | Helps clarify scope, order, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, constraints, and sequence manageable. The result is captured as a Cost of Delay table and prioritization sequence. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily | 90-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | CoD Table, Prioritization Sequence | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationDeliveryEconomicsDecision | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |