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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Half day | 90-180 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |