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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 90-180 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | 3-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |