Techniques for analyzing and designing processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Process flow mapping: A technique used to visually represent the flow of activities and tasks that make up a process.
Process analysis tools: Methods and tools used to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in a process, such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams.
Process redesign: A systematic approach for rethinking and reconfiguring an existing process with the aim of improving its performance.
Value stream mapping: A lean manufacturing technique that maps the flow of materials and information through a process to identify waste and improve efficiency.
Process optimization: The act of improving a process through the systematic identification and elimination of inefficiencies, redundancy, and waste.
Six Sigma: A set of tools and techniques used for process improvement and quality management that seeks to eliminate defects, minimize variability, and improve overall quality.
Lean manufacturing: A methodology for identifying and eliminating waste in a process, with the aim of improving efficiency and eliminating inefficiencies.
Process simulation: The use of computer software and mathematical models to simulate and analyze the behavior of a process under different conditions.
Process automation: The use of technology to automate repetitive or time-consuming tasks in a process, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): The process of designing a product with the goal of optimizing its manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Design for Assembly (DFA): The process of designing a product with the goal of optimizing its ease of assembly.
Total Quality Management (TQM): A management approach that seeks to improve the quality of products and services by involving all employees in a company's quality improvement efforts.
Kaizen: A Japanese word that means "continuous improvement," and is the philosophy of constantly seeking ways to improve a process.
Process control: The use of statistical techniques and other methods to monitor and control a process to ensure that it operates within specified limits.
Project management: The application of processes, methods, and tools to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close a project with the aim of meeting specific goals and objectives.
Workflow Analysis: This type of process analysis and design involves examining the sequence of activities involved in a business process, with the aim of optimizing throughput time, quality, and cost efficiency.
Capacity Analysis: Capacity analysis seeks to identify the maximum level of production that can be sustained by a process or system, thereby enabling organizations to manage their resources optimally.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM): VSM is a Lean methodology that involves analyzing and designing processes to eliminate wastes and improve overall efficiency, with a particular focus on customer value.
Job Analysis: This technique is used to establish the knowledge, skill, and competency requirements of a specific job position or role within an organization.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): RCA involves identifying the underlying reasons behind problems or inefficiencies in a process, with the aim of addressing them at their source.
Ergonomic Analysis: The primary objective of ergonomic analysis is to optimize the interaction between employees and their working environment, with the aim of improving productivity, safety, and job satisfaction.
Time Study: Time study is a technique used in industrial engineering to measure and analyze the time taken by workers to complete specific tasks, with the aim of identifying opportunities for improvement.
Line Balancing: Line balancing is a process optimization technique that involves distributing work tasks equitably across a production line, with the aim of minimizing idle time and maximizing throughput.
Simulation: Simulation involves the use of computer models to visualize and test various scenarios in a process, with the aim of identifying and addressing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and other issues.
Process Flow Diagramming: Process flow diagramming is a visual representation of the steps and activities involved in a process, with the aim of clarifying and improving its design.