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| Criterion |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | 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 | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 25 min Zyklen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-10 | 1 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |