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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving | ![]() Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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