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| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 2-12 Wochen | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |