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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Engineering Failure Scenario Analysis |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In critical processes, it is not enough to plan only for the normal case. Failure Scenario Analysis looks at the path into failure and shows which failures, chains, and control gaps cause the most damage. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Failure Scenarios, Risk Notes, Control Gaps, Test and Response Actions | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FailureResilienceRisk | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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