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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Balanced Scorecard |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | Balanced Scorecard translates strategy into a few interconnected perspectives and metrics. It holds impact, steering, and learning together in daily work instead of narrowing strategy down to financial figures. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-5 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Measures, Initiative Map | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | StrategyMetricsExecution | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |