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| Criterion |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | 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 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |