SUS (Substance-Field Analysis)

Substance-Field Analysis (SUS) is a problem-solving method used in quality management to improve processes. It visualizes the relationship between three elements: substances (resources), fields (energy or data flow), and functions (desired outcomes). By analyzing these components, teams identify areas where issues occur and develop targeted solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. SUS helps clarify how different factors interact within a process, making it easier to pinpoint problems and implement improvements systematically. It’s like mapping a process’s key elements to better understand and optimize it.