Lean Process Improvement Matrix

The Lean Process Improvement Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities in a process. It is used to identify areas of improvement that are both high-value and low-cost.

At a very high level, the Lean Process Improvement Matrix is used in the context of business, process improvement.

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What is the Lean Process Improvement Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Lean Process Improvement Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. High-value, low-cost: Opportunities that have a high impact on the process while requiring minimal investment, e.g. automating a manual process.
  2. High-value, high-cost: Opportunities that have a high impact on the process while requiring more investment, e.g. implementing a new software system.
  3. Low-value, low-cost: Opportunities that have a minimal impact on the process while requiring minimal investment, e.g. changing the color of a button.
  4. Low-value, high-cost: Opportunities that have a minimal impact on the process while requiring a large investment, e.g. building a new facility.

What is the purpose of the Lean Process Improvement Matrix?

The Lean Process Improvement Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities in a process. It is used to identify areas of improvement that are both high-value and low-cost. The matrix is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different type of improvement opportunity:

  • High-value, low-cost: These are the most desirable improvement opportunities, as they will have a high impact on the process while requiring minimal investment.
  • High-value, high-cost: These are also desirable, but require more investment than the first quadrant. They should be considered carefully before investing in them.
  • Low-value, low-cost: These are the least desirable improvement opportunities, as they will have a minimal impact on the process while requiring minimal investment.
  • Low-value, high-cost: These are the least desirable improvement opportunities, as they will have a minimal impact on the process while requiring a large investment.

The Lean Process Improvement Matrix is a useful tool for identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities in a process. It can help organizations focus their resources on the most impactful improvements, while avoiding investments in low-value improvements.


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The following templates can also be categorized as business, process improvement and are therefore related to Lean Process Improvement Matrix: AIDA Marketing Matrix, Affiliate Marketing Matrix, Agile Capability-Value Alignment Matrix, Agile Scaling Matrix, Ansoff Matrix, Asset Allocation Matrix, BCG Matrix, Brand Affinity Matrix. You can browse them using the menu above.

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