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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |
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