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ISCOM 472 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1


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:
o	Identify and explain the following terms:
	Reduced lead-time/cycle-time
	Improved quality
	Elimination of waste
	Reduced total cost process improvements.
o	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.
Process Improvement Categories	Definitions (Identify and Explain)	Toyota (Best Practice) Description
Reduced Lead-Time / Cycle-Time	 	 
Improved Quality	 	 
Elimination of Waste	 	 
Reduced Total Cost	 	 
 
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. 



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