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| Criterion |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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