Original article from the Flevy business blog can be found here: http://flevy.com/blog/4-must-have-process-improvement-frameworks/ Process improvement is a critical part of improving operations in any organization–and in any function. By identifying those processes that are in most need of improvement, we can significantly increase the speed at which a company operates and greatly reduce its costs. Inefficient operations is a condition that affects all size companies–though, in particular, larger enterprises that have gone through a phase of M&A. Below, we have several framework documents that focus on this topic at hand: Process Improvement . Business Process Improvement http://flevy.com/browse/business-document/opex-business-process-improvement-bpi-7-training-module-601 Rapid Process Improvement https://flevy.com/browse/business-document/rapid-process-improvement-662 Organizational Velocity – Improving Speed, Efficiency & Effectiveness of Business https://flevy.com/browse/business-document/organizational-velocity-improving-speed-efficiency-and-effectiveness-of-business-482 Process Capability Study http://flevy.com/browse/business-document/opex-process-capability-study-training-module-603 For specific Process and Operational Improvement initiatives, take a look at the frameworks offered by these sellers: http://flevy.com/seller/oec http://flevy.com/seller/lancelatham http://flevy.com/seller/oeconsulting