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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-12 Wochen | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan |
Tags1 shared | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident |
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