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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 2-4 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |