What is the Operational Excellence Lab?

What is the Operational Excellence Lab?

Published By : Cydney McCollum April 4, 2023

The Automation Compass team has developed the Operational Excellence (OPEX) Lab, which offers three entry points (Business Architecture, Process Analysis, and Opportunity Tracking) that cater to different business needs based on their level of process improvement. The lab provides various resources like personal training sessions, free tools, workshops, and industry experts to support companies at any stage of their process transformation journey. Our team has designed this lab to be a hands-on, experiential learning environment where companies can test different strategies and techniques safely. By utilizing the resources provided by the OPEX Lab, companies can accelerate their process transformation journey and achieve their goals more efficiently.

Depending on your companies needs and goals, please navigate to the color coded entry point that is best suited for your business. There, you will find the entry point with its own information best suited for your team.

The Operational Excellence (OPEX) Lab

The Operational Excellence lab was designed by the Automation Compass team to help companies at any stage of their process transformation journey, from those just starting out to those with more experience. The lab is designed to be a hands-on, experiential learning environment, where companies can test out different strategies and techniques in a safe and supportive setting.

Business Architecture Entry Point

The Business Architecture Entry Point is ideal for teams with a holistic approach to improving company outcomes and a strong focus on business strategy and architecture. The team uses Business Artifacts such as Value Chains, Value streams, Customer Journey, and/or Capability Maps, etc. to evaluate the company’s current state and identify areas for improvement. By connecting these artifacts to processes and stages, the team can determine which processes need improvement to achieve desired outcomes.

Next Steps

If your team is driven by Business Architecture, click here for more information and resources that can help you succeed by using Automation Compass.

Process Analysis Entry Point

The Process Analysis Entry Point is ideal for teams that have a clear understanding of their companies existing processes and seeking to optimize and streamline them. Your team may already have process documentation, such as cycle time, cost, and pain points, and could be looking at process prioritization for mapping, improvement, or documentation. You may also be evaluating different scenarios and opportunities to improve process efficiency, performance, or metrics.

Next Steps

If your team is process driven, click here for more information and resources that can help you succeed by using Automation Compass.

Opportunity Tracking Entry Point

The Opportunity Tracking Entry Point is for companies with many improvement ideas and ongoing projects that require prioritization and tracking. The teams are looking to identify improvement opportunities across the organization and/or have automation and are looking to expand its use across the organization.

Next Steps

If your team is looking to identify and track opportunities, click here for more information and resources that can help you succeed by using Automation Compass.

What to Expect in the OPEX Lab

Reminder, these steps are what you can expect to see depending on your entry point and your level of process improvement maturity.

The Automation Compass Team will…

  • Collect any Business Artifacts, such as Process Framework / Customer Journey Maps / Value Chains / Value Streams / Business Architecture from your company
  • Create a customized process improvement project based on your company’s level of process improvement maturity. 
  • Review, refine, and develop your processes based on your business needs. 
  • Analyze the artifacts to identify areas for process improvement. 
  • Creation of as-is and to-be process documentation delivered via Blueworks Live maps and imported into Automation Compass 
  • Prioritization of improvement opportunities in Automation Compass. 
  • Creation of a Business Case for the opportunities based on your business goals. 
  • Training from Expert Process Analysts on the tools the lab provides throughout the duration of the project 

Lab Resources

By participating in the Operational Excellence lab, companies can access a wide range of resources that will help accelerate their process transformation journey and achieve their goals faster and more efficiently. The Lab resources include:

  • Automation Compass Tool
  • Training on the Automation Compass Tool
  • Training on IBM Blueworks Live
  • Work side by side with an Expert Process Analyst who can help you start your journey.
  • Access and Training on Blueworks Insights

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OPEX Lab Exclusive Discount Offer

We want to offer you an exclusive deal to help you take your skills to the next level. In addition to the free resource the lab provides, we’re offering an incredible 60% discount off the standard program price.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer to transform your business. Click below to learn more and take advantage of this incredible deal today!

Get Started Today!

Businesses can greatly benefit from participating in our Operational Excellence Lab as they have the opportunity to shape the future of their own transformation process. This is an opportunity for companies to enhance their automation journey by learning and implementing automation compass as a solution that aligns your initiatives with your business goals. 

You’ll not only have exclusive access to the latest and greatest features of Automation Compass, but our team of Senior Process Analysts will work with your team directly to ensure we are providing the best foundational support for your company.

If you’re eager to get started, contact us here! Take advantage of the Opex Lab exclusive offer with heavily discounted pricing and free resources. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, inquire for more information today.

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