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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Decision Making Pareto Analysis | ![]() Operations Standard Work 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. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tags1 shared | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | LeanProcessQuality |
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