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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Root causeQualityOperations | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |
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