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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 4-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |