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| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 2-12 Wochen | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |