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| Criterion |  Facilitation Timeline |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a project, incident, or change process is only remembered in fragments, Timeline brings the sequence back into a readable form. It makes turning points, precursors, and after-effects recognizable over the course of time. | 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 a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-120 min | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Timeline, Milestones, Insight Notes | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | TimelineFacilitationSequence | WasteLeanProcess improvement | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | LeanProcessQuality |