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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |  Product Discovery Kano Model |  UX Design Service Blueprinting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. | When features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight. | When a service experience is spread across several touchpoints, it brings frontstage and backstage together. It shows where user contact and internal responsibility must fit. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-4 h | 1-2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 4-10 | 10-50 | 6-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes | Service Blueprint, Fail Points, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | JourneyServiceService design | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer | Service designOperationsJourneyBlueprint |