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This method is used to visualize problems and figure out its cause. Simple improvement measures can be derived from the results.
Data picking list
The data picking list is a tool meant to record failures by type and number. Occurring failures get recorded in a tally sheet. The amount of tallies provides an overview of the frequency of occurrence.
Force field analysis
The force field analysis is a useful tool to identify both, factors which bind forces and inhibit or block changes as well as those which release forces and thus promote change throughout change processes.
Spaghetti diagram / movement map
Graphical tool for activities of a lean production which is used to visualize work practices and processes to reveal and depict waste at transports and movements.