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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | ICE Table, Top Idea List | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyCompetitionMarket | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |