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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog |
Tags1 shared | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Root causeQualityOperations |