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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Process Mapping | ![]() Operations Fault Tree 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. | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RiskRoot causeSafety |
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