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| Criterion |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |