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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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