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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 30-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | StrategyCompetitionMarket | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Root causeQualityOperations |