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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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