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Process Description: Customer Order Fulfillment Process

  1. A customer places an order online, which is logged into the system.
  2. The order is sent to the warehouse for picking, packing, and shipping.
  3. The warehouse team manually verifies inventory availability.
  4. If inventory is insufficient, the procurement team is notified, delaying fulfillment.
  5. Orders are shipped to customers after confirmation.

Identified Bottlenecks:

  1. Manual Inventory Verification:
    • Description: The warehouse team manually verifies stock availability, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.
    • Impact: This delays the order processing time and increases the likelihood of inaccuracies in stock records.
  2. Procurement Notification:
    • Description: The notification to the procurement team about insufficient inventory is not automated, leading to communication delays.
    • Impact: This prolongs the restocking process, resulting in extended delays in order fulfillment.
  3. Shipping Confirmation Lag:
    • Description: Orders are queued for confirmation before shipping, often delayed due to a lack of dedicated resources during peak times.
    • Impact: Customer satisfaction is negatively impacted due to delayed deliveries, and operational efficiency decreases.