A "sub-process analysis" involves examining a specific part or aspect of a larger business process. This may mean isolating a particular section of the process to evaluate its performance, identify bottlenecks, or determine potential improvements. Sub-process analyses can be conducted to gain detailed insights into particular aspects of a business workflow without examining the entire process in detail.
Typical functions of software in the area of "sub-process analysis" could include:
Process segmentation: Ability to identify and delineate specific sub-processes or sections of the process to be analyzed.
Data extraction: Extraction of relevant data and information required for the analysis of the sub-process from various sources such as databases, documents, or systems.
Performance analysis: Conducting performance analyses to assess the efficiency, cycle times, and costs of the sub-process and identify bottlenecks or inefficient steps.
Root cause analysis: Determining the root causes of issues or inefficiencies in the sub-process through the analysis of data and information about the process flow.
Benchmarking: Comparing the performance of the sub-process against benchmarks or best practices to identify and evaluate improvement opportunities.
Simulation and modeling: Utilizing simulation tools to test various scenarios and evaluate the impact of changes or improvements to the sub-process.