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| Criterion |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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