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| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | 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 | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 10-20 min daily | Half day | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 3-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |