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| Criterion | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping | ![]() Operations Fault Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 1-3 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | KnowledgeMappingRisk | RiskRoot causeSafety |
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