| Basic Data Review for Construction Project Equipment Arrangement |
| Step | Description | Actual | Cycle Time (Hours) Potential | Difference |
| 1 | Read basic data package | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute cover letter | 21.9 | 0.5 | 21.4 |
| 3 | Queue | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 4 | Lead Engineer calls key people to schedule meeting | 4 | 0.25 | 3.75 |
| 5 | Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute confirmation letter | 25.4 | 2.1 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Hold meeting; develop path forward and concerns | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Project leader and specialist develop missing information | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | Determine plant preferred vendors | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | Review notes from meeting | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | Resolve open issues | 106 | 104 | 2 |
| 11 | Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute acceptance letter | 26.5 | 0.25 | 26.25 |
| | TOTALS | 267.8 | 151.1 | 116.7 |