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Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign

Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign

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What does the Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course cover?

Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign is covered here in 8 modules: Defining and Measuring Cycle Time, Process Mapping and Baseline Analysis, Identifying Bottlenecks and Waste and 5 more. The outline lists 48 specific topics, opening with selecting the start and end points for cycle time measurement in a cross-departmental procurement process, balancing precision with operational feasibility.

How do you approach Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign step by step?

The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Defining and Measuring Cycle Time, moves through Process Mapping and Baseline Analysis and Identifying Bottlenecks and Waste, and ends at Governance and Scaling Process Improvements. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.

What is in Module 1 of the Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course?

Module 1 is Defining and Measuring Cycle Time. It works through selecting the start and end points for cycle time measurement in a cross-departmental procurement process, balancing precision with operational feasibility., deciding whether to include waiting time in approvals when calculating cycle time for a loan application workflow., implementing timestamp logging in legacy ERP systems that lack native process tracking capabilities.

How is the Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course delivered?

The Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course cost?

The Cycle Time in Business Process Redesign course is $248 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Cycle Time Toolkit, Time Management in Business Process Redesign, Timely Decision Making in Business Process Redesign, Real Time Data in Business Process Redesign.

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This curriculum spans the technical, operational, and organizational dimensions of cycle time reduction, comparable in scope to a multi-phase process improvement program involving cross-functional process redesign, system integration, and enterprise change management.

Module 1: Defining and Measuring Cycle Time

  • Selecting the start and end points for cycle time measurement in a cross-departmental procurement process, balancing precision with operational feasibility.
  • Deciding whether to include waiting time in approvals when calculating cycle time for a loan application workflow.
  • Implementing timestamp logging in legacy ERP systems that lack native process tracking capabilities.
  • Choosing between manual time studies and automated process mining tools based on data availability and IT constraints.
  • Handling exceptions such as rework loops when aggregating cycle time data for monthly reporting.
  • Aligning cycle time definitions across business units to enable consistent benchmarking in a global organization.

Module 2: Process Mapping and Baseline Analysis

  • Conducting stakeholder interviews to identify hidden delays in a supply chain fulfillment process without disrupting daily operations.
  • Determining the appropriate level of granularity in a value stream map for an insurance claims process.
  • Validating process maps against actual transaction logs to correct employee-reported inaccuracies.
  • Deciding whether to include supplier lead times in internal process maps for end-to-end visibility.
  • Using swimlane diagrams to assign ownership of delays in a multi-functional customer onboarding process.
  • Documenting non-standard workarounds used by frontline staff that impact measured cycle time.

Module 3: Identifying Bottlenecks and Waste

  • Applying Little’s Law to isolate whether a backlog in a service desk is due to arrival rate or processing capacity.
  • Distinguishing between necessary compliance reviews and redundant approvals contributing to delays in contract processing.
  • Quantifying the impact of batch processing on cycle time in a nightly financial reconciliation workflow.
  • Assessing whether physical document handling is the primary constraint in a hybrid digital-physical claims adjudication process.
  • Using queue length analysis to prioritize which subprocess to optimize in a multi-stage manufacturing setup.
  • Measuring the time lost due to context switching when employees handle multiple process types simultaneously.

Module 4: Redesigning for Cycle Time Reduction

  • Reengineering a sequential approval chain into a parallel review model, requiring renegotiation of control responsibilities.
  • Eliminating a manual data entry step by integrating CRM and billing systems, despite data governance concerns.
  • Redesigning a customer intake form to reduce back-and-forth clarification cycles, balancing completeness with usability.
  • Consolidating three separate quality checks into a single integrated review point in a product launch process.
  • Shifting from push-based task assignment to pull-based queuing in a support center to reduce idle time.
  • Standardizing variant handling in a configure-to-order process to reduce engineering review cycles.

Module 5: Technology Enablement and Automation

  • Configuring a BPMN engine to enforce SLA timers on task completion in a regulated environment.
  • Implementing robotic process automation for invoice matching while maintaining audit trail requirements.
  • Integrating real-time status updates into a customer portal without overloading backend transaction systems.
  • Choosing between low-code workflow tools and custom development based on scalability and maintenance needs.
  • Deploying process mining software with appropriate data access controls in a GDPR-compliant manner.
  • Automating escalation paths for overdue tasks in a global HR onboarding process across time zones.

Module 6: Change Management and Operational Adoption

  • Addressing resistance from supervisors who perceive reduced cycle time as a threat to job relevance.
  • Adjusting performance metrics for a team transitioning from volume-based to cycle time-based KPIs.
  • Rolling out a redesigned process in one regional office before enterprise-wide deployment to test stability.
  • Revising training materials to reflect new handoff protocols between departments post-redesign.
  • Managing workload spikes during the transition from old to new process versions.
  • Establishing a feedback loop for frontline staff to report unanticipated delays in the new workflow.

Module 7: Monitoring, Control, and Continuous Improvement

  • Setting statistically valid control limits for cycle time in a high-variability service process.
  • Responding to a sustained increase in cycle time after a system upgrade, distinguishing between technical and behavioral causes.
  • Conducting root cause analysis on outlier cases that skew average cycle time metrics.
  • Updating process documentation and training when minor adjustments are made to an automated workflow.
  • Balancing the frequency of process performance reviews with operational bandwidth for action.
  • Using trend analysis to determine whether cycle time improvements are sustained or temporary.

Module 8: Governance and Scaling Process Improvements

  • Establishing a process governance council with representatives from legal, IT, and operations to approve redesigns.
  • Creating a standardized business case template for cycle time initiatives to ensure consistent evaluation.
  • Deciding whether to centralize process improvement teams or embed them in business units.
  • Managing dependencies between multiple cycle time projects sharing the same IT resources.
  • Scaling a successful pilot in accounts payable to other financial processes with different regulatory constraints.
  • Auditing redesigned processes annually to verify compliance and performance against original targets.
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