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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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