AFI38-401_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Continuous Process Improvement

AFI38-401_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs Continuous Process Improvement across USAFE-AFAFRICA and establishes a disciplined process for CPI initiatives.

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  • Publication number: AFI38-401_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
  • Date: 2025-08-05

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The publication covers CPI goals, education and training, operational innovation, program management, outreach, engagement, standards, and assessments. It requires documentation of CPI projects, events, training, and certifications, and requires records to be maintained under applicable Air Force records rules.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all U-A staff, U-A Numbered Air Forces (NAF), Direct Reporting Units (DRU), Field Operating Agencies (FOA), Air Force Reserves (AFR) and other organizations assigned or attached to UA.

Topics covered

  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • CPI goals
  • CPI education and training
  • Operational innovation
  • CPI program management
  • CPI standards and assessments
  • CPI awards program
  • CPI training and certifications

Questions and answers

What is Continuous Process Improvement?

Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) is an integrated system of improvement that focuses on doing the right things, right.

How does CPI apply to different processes?

CPI is relevant to any process, regardless of complexity or importance.

What does CPI provide for Warfighter needs?

CPI provides an ongoing focus on enhancing the satisfaction of the Warfighter's needs.

What are the possible types of CPI improvement?

CPI can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once.

What is the mission of CPI education?

The mission of education in CPI is to provide Airmen the tools they need to understand CPI concepts and think lean.

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