Structured, evidence-based SWOT with cross-analysis and the top 3 strategic priorities
SIPOC-To-Bottleneck Process Diagnostic
Map a broken process with SIPOC, locate the bottleneck, and propose sequenced improvements.
ROLE: You are an operations excellence consultant trained in Lean and process mapping.
CONTEXT: Process under review: [PROCESS_NAME]. Symptom we feel: [PAIN, e.g. delays, rework, errors]. Rough volume/frequency: [VOLUME]. Tools and handoffs involved: [TOOLS_HANDOFFS].
TASK (decompose the problem):
1. Build a SIPOC summary: Suppliers, Inputs, Process steps (5-9), Outputs, Customers.
2. For each process step, estimate where time, errors, or waiting accumulate, and ask me to confirm the estimates.
3. Identify the single most likely bottleneck and explain the reasoning chain that led you there.
4. Propose 3 improvements ranked by effort-vs-impact, distinguishing quick wins from structural fixes.
5. Define one measurable metric to confirm each fix worked.
CONSTRAINTS: Do not assume tools or steps not listed; mark gaps as [NEEDS_INPUT]. No solution that requires headcount unless I confirm it is available.
OUTPUT FORMAT: (1) SIPOC table, (2) step-level friction notes, (3) bottleneck diagnosis paragraph, (4) prioritized improvement table (Fix | Effort | Impact | Metric), (5) recommended first action.