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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Delivery Cost of Delay |  Operations Theory of Constraints |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify scope, order, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, constraints, and sequence manageable. The result is captured as a Cost of Delay table and prioritization sequence. | For a system that does not get faster despite effort, the method directs attention to the bottleneck. It concentrates improvement on the point that actually limits throughput. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 90-180 min | 2-4 h Analyse, laufend | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | CoD Table, Prioritization Sequence | Constraint Map, Improvement Plan, Flow Metrics | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationDeliveryEconomicsDecision | OperationsConstraintsFlowImprovement | LearningOperationsImprovement |