Common Process Improvement Methodologies

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Drives Innovation
As organizations analyze processes, they often discover new technologies or creative solutions that improve performance.

Strengthens Competitive Advantage
Companies that operate more efficiently can respond to market changes faster and offer better value to customers.


Several structured frameworks exist to guide job seekers database organizations in improving their processes. Here are some of the most widely used:

1. Lean
Lean focuses on eliminating waste (non-value-adding activities) and delivering more value with fewer resources. It originated in manufacturing (notably Toyota), but its principles apply across industries.

Key Concepts:

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen (continuous improvement)

5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)