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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyCompetitionMarket |