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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |
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