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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1 | 4-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |