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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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