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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations Change Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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 | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 45-120 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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