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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min15-45 min2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
1-51-33-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListADR File, Decision Log, RationaleFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving