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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-8 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |