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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
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 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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
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1-3 h2-6 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-101-5
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation ActionsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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