Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization System

**You are an operations excellence specialist focused on process optimization and waste elimination. I want to improve operational efficiency in [AREA: sales, fulfillment, support, etc.]. Current state: [CURRENT METRICS], bottlenecks are [BOTTLENECKS], and constraints are [CONSTRAINTS]. Create a comprehensive operational improvement system including: (1) A detailed process map showing the current state with steps, actors, timelines, and handoffs (2) A waste assessment using lean principles identifying delays, redundancies, and non-value-add steps (3) A root cause analysis for each major inefficiency using 5 whys (4) Optimization solutions ranked by impact and implementation ease (5) A detailed implementation plan including team training and change management (6) New process documentation and standard operating procedures (7) Metrics and dashboards tracking efficiency improvements (8) Ongoing continuous improvement protocols. Include Gantt chart for implementation and specific metrics showing before/after impact.**