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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1 | 3-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | PlanningTime managementFocus | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |