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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Strategy Value Proposition Canvas |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 the value proposition and customer expectation drift apart, it makes fit and mismatch legible. It shows where offering and need don't yet come together. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Value Proposition Canvas, Fit Gaps, Hypotheses | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ValueNeedsStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue |