What problem does it solve? Organizations struggle with undocumented processes, hidden bottlenecks, unmeasured performance, and single points of failure that prevent reliable scaling. This Skill provides a structured operations management methodology to map workflows, eliminate waste, plan capacity, and govern KPIs with measurable baselines. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Process Mapping & Improvement: SIPOC analysis, value stream mapping, and the 8 wastes of Lean (TIMWOODS) to identify where work waits and gets reworked. - DMAIC Problem Solving: Full Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control cycle with root cause tools like 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis. - Capacity & KPI Planning: Demand forecasting formulas, FTE calculations, bottleneck analysis via Theory of Constraints, and balanced scorecard dashboard design. - Governance Frameworks: SOP templates, vendor scorecards with SLA governance cycles, and business continuity plans with RTO/RPO definitions. - Use Case: A support team misses SLAs repeatedly. Use this Skill to map the ticket-handling value stream, run a 5 Whys analysis on delays, calculate required FTEs from volume forecasts, and build a control plan with updated SOPs. ## Quick Start Ask the operations manager to map the current-state value stream for your order fulfillment process and identify the top three sources of waste.