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Version: v2.6

Variants

The Variants Worksheet helps analyze process complexity, categorize activities, and identify opportunities for harmonization and automation. By examining variant composition, users can assess process homogeneity and the impact of B and C variants, leading to streamlined workflows and improved efficiency.

Variants Dashboard
Variants Dashboard

Type: Dashboard

Key Figures​

Variants KPIs
Variants KPIs

ABC Analysis for Variants​

  • A-Variants (80%) – The most common process variants, covering 80% of all cases.
  • B-Variants (15%) – Variants covering the next 15% (80-95% of cases).
  • C-Variants (5%) – The least common variants, covering the last 5% of cases.
  • A high number of B and C variants indicates a complex process.

ABC Analysis for Activities​

  • A-Activities – That appear in A-Variants.
  • B-Activities – That appear in B-Variants.
  • C-Activities – That appear in C-Variants.
  • B and C activities are non-core activities and contribute to complexity.

ABC Analysis for Lead Time​

  • A-Variant Lead Time – Average completion time for A-variant cases.
  • B-Variant Lead Time – Average completion time for B-variant cases.
  • C-Variant Lead Time – Average completion time for C-variant cases.
  • Reducing variants can shorten lead times by simplifying processes.

Variant Composition | Chart​

Variant Composition Chart
Variant Composition Chart
  • A-Variants – Contain only A-Activities.
  • B-Variants – May contain A and B activities or unique sequences.
  • C-Variants – Can include A, B, and C activities.
  • Reducing B and C activities decreases the number of variants and simplifies processes.
  • Use the chart to filter and analyze further by clicking on the Variants.

Top B- & C-Activities | Bar Chart​

Top B- & C-Activities Chart
Top B- & C-Activities Chart
  • Displays the most common B and C activities.
  • May indicate rework or unnecessary steps that should be minimized.
  • Use filters to refine insights and pinpoint areas for improvement.

Reduce Process Complexity by [Dimension] | Table​

Reduce Process Complexity by Dimension Table
Reduce Process Complexity by Dimension Table
  • Dropdown Selection – Choose a dimension (e.g. Product Class) to analyze specific metrics.
  • Sorting & Filtering – Identify areas with high case counts or excessive variants. Key Metrics:
    • % Process Homogeneity: Used to measure the consistency and uniformity within a process. The more cases covered by a single variant, the higher the homogeneity percentage. If you have one process variant that covered all the cases for that dimension value, then the process homogeneity would be 100%.
  • % Cases with B & C-Activities: This number should be low.

Sort by column to find insights or select in the table to filter further.

Harmonize Processes and Reduce Costs | Table​

Harmonize Processes and Reduce Costs Table
Harmonize Processes and Reduce Costs Table
  • Sorts activities by A, B, or C classification.
  • Focus on undesirable activities that increase complexity.