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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | PlanningTime managementFocus | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |