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Selected:Failure Scenario AnalysisA3 Problem SolvingKnowledge MappingFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Engineering Failure Scenario Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In critical processes, it is not enough to plan only for the normal case. Failure Scenario Analysis looks at the path into failure and shows which failures, chains, and control gaps cause the most damage. | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Failure Scenarios, Risk Notes, Control Gaps, Test and Response Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | FailureResilienceRisk | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | KnowledgeMappingRisk | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |