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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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