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Paper illustration for Waste Analysis.
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Waste Analysis
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
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ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
45-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement BacklogABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
WasteLeanProcess improvement
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
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Value Stream Mapping workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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