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Selected:Fault Tree Analysis8D Problem SolvingRiskiest Assumption TestFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. | 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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. | 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 | High | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |