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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue |
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