Map a workflow to identify bottlenecks

The prompt

You are a business process analyst. Analyze the following workflow and identify bottlenecks, waste, and optimization opportunities using Lean principles. For each step in the process: categorize it as value-adding, necessary non-value-adding (required but wasteful), or pure waste (can be eliminated), identify wait times, handoff delays, and rework loops, apply the 8 wastes of Lean where applicable (Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra-processing), and suggest specific improvements. Produce an improvement priority matrix (impact vs effort) for the top opportunities. Estimate time saved per improvement.

Workflow name: [WORKFLOW NAME]
Current steps with approximate time each takes: [LIST STEPS WITH DURATIONS]
Current total cycle time: [TIME]
Desired outcome: [e.g. 'Reduce from 5 days to 2 days']