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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 30-60 min | 2-6 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 2-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |