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Selected:Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisValue Chain AnalysisA3 Problem SolvingBusiness Model Stress Test
| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | Half day | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-5 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |