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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations PDCA Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Ongoing | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-20 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | SignalsOperationsVisual management | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments |
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