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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | LearningOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |