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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | IdeationInnovationCreativity | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |