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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Strategy RICE Scoring |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | When many initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 60-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | RICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption Log | ICE Table, Top Idea List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision |