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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects 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. | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | laufend | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | EstimationForecastingFlow | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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