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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ALPEN Method |  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 a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |