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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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, 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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