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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 15-30 min | 1-6 Wochen | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-6 | 4-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |