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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations DMAIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h | 2-12 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-8 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanProcessQuality | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement |