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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
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ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
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Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
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8D Problem Solving
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.After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement.When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.
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30-60 min20-45 min30-60 min1-6 Wochen
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AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
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ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListLessons learned, Action items, Event summaryFishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
LearningOperationsImprovement
Root causeQualityOperations
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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