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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-45 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-3 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanObservationProcessOperations |
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