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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
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.When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
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MediumMediumLow
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1-3 h60-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-65-121-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsRanked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group PriorityABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
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Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving