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| Criterion |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Waste 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. | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 2-12 Wochen | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-6 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | LeanProcessQuality | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | WasteLeanProcess improvement |