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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto 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.In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-61-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List
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LeanProcessQuality
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
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Eat the Frog
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix