Workflow Design
Analyse business processes and workflows within the organisation and identification of new approaches to completely redesign business activities or optimise performance, quality and speed of services or processes.
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Organisation Methods
Levels
Draw workflow using the latest visualisation tools to document current activties
Map current processes
Conduct research to compare processes with chosen benchmarks and identify implications on existing processes
Explore information on automated processes applied by competitors or industry leaders in the sector, or used in adjacent industries
USe the latest tools/softwares to document processes/activties in detail
Design processes that utiliseresources more efficiently - time/money/manpower
Identify production process steps that could be conducted using automated equipment
Determine control requirements of automated systems
Plan routes for mobile robots
Establish acceptance criteria for robot performance
Define sensor and operational configuration to ensure control, measuring and feeding mechanisms will function appropriately
Assess feasibility of automating specific parts of the manufacturing processes
Implement new automated processes and adjust designs as necessary
Establish a business process re-engineering strategy to significantly redefine process flows
Prioritise processes based on boundaries, stakeholders and strategic importance of each process
Determine high priority processes to re-engineer considering potential costs and gains to the business
Redefine process flows to yield significant organisational benefits
Establish a business process re-engineering (BPR) strategy and plan, ensuring clarity of purpose and alignment with business strategy
Articulate key goals, objectives and performance indicators to assess success of re-engineered processes
Determine allocation of resources for implementation and process change management activities
Manage long-term, continuous refinement of internal business processes
Explore new applications of automated methods of manufacturing using expertise within the field to transform production workflows
Synthesise innovative developments from the industry
Anticipate macro trends and their impact on speed, process or automation requirements
Lead innovation in automation of processes
Evaluate different automation approaches to select interventions that enhance precision and productivity
Develop organisational automation implementation strategies
Synergise the use of automation with new and existing production processes