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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-8 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |