Observe actual work
Describe one concrete journey from customer request to delivery. Speak to the people doing the work: written procedures do not always reveal workarounds, waiting times or duplicate entry. Start with a limited scope.
Clarify responsibilities
For each stage, identify who acts, who decides and who needs to know. Approval can become a bottleneck when several people assume they own the decision. Define an escalation rule for cases outside normal boundaries.
Simplify before choosing tools
Remove steps without demonstrated value before adding software. A single form, a filing rule or a better prepared meeting may solve the problem without technical investment. Assess transition costs, including learning time.
Test then stabilise
Test the proposed way of working on a real case. Observe delivery time, quality and workload. Adjust with the people involved, then document a simple, accessible version of the agreed process.
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