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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |