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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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.When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection.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
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Timedifferent
30-60 min5-15 min2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRanked list, Consensus signal, ShortlistFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving