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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Decision Making RAPID |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-12 | 4-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | DecisionRolesGovernance | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |