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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | 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 technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |
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