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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 0.5-5 Tage | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality |
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