JoAnn Manigault
University of Phoenix
HCS 591
January 19, 2015
Process and Product Improvement Paper
Process is at the heart of most organizations sustainability impact and it is the process that consumes the most resources ("Manufacturing Skills Australia," n.d.). A product can be physical or service based as seen in health care where the process is the product. All processes have the potential for waste therefore understanding processes can help an organization eliminate waste. Process and product improvement is more than merely tweaking a process or two or upgrading a product. Process improvement is a systematic data-guided activity designed to improve operations and will often reduce energy and …show more content…
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