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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations DMAIC |  Architecture C4 Model |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 2-12 Wochen | 1-4 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |