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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-6 h | 1-4 Wochen | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations |