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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Change Analysis |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-6 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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