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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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