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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-120 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | WasteLeanProcess improvement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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