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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy Three Horizons |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily | Halbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Horizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight |
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