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| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 45-90 min | 2-4 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-5 | 2-6 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Root causeSafetyIncident | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |