Test process optimisation or TPO aims at elevating end-to-end software testing processes to the epitome of efficiency in terms of project and program management processes. In other words, TPO aims at improving the quality of the quality assurance process itself. TPO is a continuous process of inspection to identify problems, bottlenecks, unnecessary and inefficient procedures in the testing process to finetune and improve standards and procedures at all levels to ensure best quality output in rapid delivery cycles saving cost, improving time to market and production availability.

• Test Process Optimisation is critical to improve efficiency of QA processes
• Lean models ensure faster testing cycles and improved time to market
• Identifying and fixing gaps in the testing process is what Test process optimisation is all about
• There are no definite rules for TPO and will vary from case to client.