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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tags1 shared | LeanProcessQuality | WasteLeanProcess improvement | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |