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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Value Stream Mapping workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Delivery
Value Stream Mapping
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
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 delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h10-30 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
2-64-101-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsCurrent-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck listThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
LeanFlowWasteDelivery
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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Paper illustration for Monte Carlo Forecasting.
Delivery
Monte Carlo Forecasting
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk