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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Scatter Diagram | ![]() Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | PrioritizationFocusTasks | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |



