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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Engineering Kanban |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 work sits in too many parallel streams, throughput suffers and no one sees the bottlenecks. Kanban makes the flow of work visible and limits overload so a system becomes calmer and more predictable. | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Ongoing | laufend | 10-30 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-12 | 2-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Kanban board, WIP policies, Flow metrics | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | FlowVisual managementDelivery | EstimationForecastingFlow | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting |