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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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