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| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |
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