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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Knowledge Modeling Linked Open Terms |  Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | Linked Open Terms connects terminology work with linked-data thinking and makes terminology technically connectable. Vocabulary, meanings, and references can thereby be maintained consistently. | The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 0.5-5 Tage | Wochen bis Monate | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Ontology Requirements, Conceptual Model, Published Ontology, Documentation, Maintenance Plan | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | OntologyMethodologyAgileSemantic | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering |