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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
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.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-42-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewFishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
Root causeQualityOperations
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Pareto Analysis
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