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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-4 Wochen | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 6-30 Experten | 3-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |