Process Optimization

Process Optimization and Analysis

New process-oriented approaches are essential in the context of the global complexity of modern business processes today. Companies and institutions that have achieved at least approximate integration in this respect are still a rarity. With the help of process analyses, manufacturing, sales and logistics processes are now optimized primarily in terms of costs and throughput times. However, areas with softer key performance indicators (KPIs), in which the human factor is directly involved, are still rarely mapped in a process-oriented manner and are rarely the subject of process optimization.

This can be attributed not least to the fact that such process analysis with regard to value creation processes often cannot be carried out adequately with the software tools available today due to their specific characteristics, meaning that they cannot be fully examined and optimized.

In the model and analysis phase of process analysis, the soft factors mentioned above are difficult to determine in static models. In contrast to the standardization of activities, which is often not very promising as the corresponding processes are normally rarely repeated, procedures that improve the self-management of employees appear more promising. A process environment is created in which those involved in the process instinctively act correctly (nudg

Optimization – Operational Processes

A structured approach to all operational processes is the cornerstone of any process analysis leading to process optimization. To optimize processes, it is very important to establish cross-departmental process chains. The first step in process optimization is to identify and classify the existing processes as part of the process analysis, e.g. with the help of process modelling. For this purpose, suitable key performance indicators (KPIs) are introduced to evaluate the quality and performance of the processes to be described. As part of the process analysis, a process map of the company is created based on the process description obtained, which can be used as a reference basis for further process optimization. This process optimization can have an impact on all areas of the company. Such a process analysis, evaluation and classification is preferably carried out in connection with a holistic concept for the operational processes as well as the human and material resources. Continuous process optimization, which is based on such an evaluation, pursues the primary goal of continuous process improvement without impairing the process flow.

Process Analysis

A process analysis is the targeted examination of processes and the breakdown into their individual components with the aim of understanding the process and identifying weak points and optimization potential.

Process analysis distinguishes between different types of processes, including business processes and technical processes.

Process analysis forms the basis for process optimization in the company. In commercial companies, process optimization helps to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing work, business, production and development processes with the help of process analyses and to use the resources required for these purposes.

Affected organizations include public administrations, social institutions and other companies. Process analyses and subsequent process optimization serve to ensure the achievement of objectives.

In the past, process optimization was considered a quality management task, but it is now seen as part of comprehensive integrated process management for companies and institutions.

Process analyses and the optimization of processes as a prerequisite for effective basic business management have become an integral part of modern corporate management when it comes to operating successfully in national and international competition