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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Product Discovery Learning Card |  Product Discovery MVP Test 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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-120 min | 25-40 min | 45-75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Learning Card with evidence and next action | Test Matrix, Test Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions |