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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |