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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Visual Management |  Decision Making Radar |  Operations ALPEN 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. | 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. | When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Ongoing | 1-2 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-20 | 2-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Radar Map, Capability Scores, Action Areas | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | SignalsOperationsVisual management | AssessmentPortfolioCapability | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |