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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 45-90 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 4-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |