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| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|
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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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