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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 0.5-3 Tage | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 5-15 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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