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| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations Waste 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. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | WasteLeanProcess improvement |
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