ISCOM 472 Week 3 Process Improvement Opportunities

Create an As-Is Process Flowchart for a process that requires improvement of your selected organization.

Explain the benefits of accurately documenting the As-Is process.

Research your organization that needs improvement and your benchmark organization.

Write a 700-word paper in which you identify and explain the process improvement opportunities and change management process and map the current AS-IS process.

Address each of the following in your paper:

• Explain why process flowcharts to map the As-Is process is important to problem solving.
• Use the matrix example given below to identify and benchmark process improvement categories:

  • Identify and explain the following terms:

    • Reduced lead-time/cycle-time
    • Improved quality
    • Elimination of waste
    • Reduced total cost process improvements.

  • Use the process above to benchmark these four categories against Toyota Production Systems (TPS) lean enterprise best practices.

• Describe challenges the selected organization may face in implementing the areas for improvement.
• Explain the importance of the current As-Is Process.
• Identify potential consequences of incorrectly completing the As-Is flowchart
•  Map at least two of the Matrix As-Is process improvement categories for your selected organization.
• Use flowcharting process map boxes (spaghetti and/or swim lane) and at least two decision trees/blocks in the charting.
• Include your As-Is Flowchart as an exhibit or figure in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Use a minimum of 3 different references that are not from the same online text, library book or article.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.