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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  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. | The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 | 2-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |