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| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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