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Process Drift: The Hidden Risk Behind Silent System Failure
Process drift rarely announces itself. It begins with small shortcuts introduced to solve immediate problems, gradually creating a gap between documented procedures and actual operations. Over time, these workarounds become habits, tribal knowledge replaces formal documentation, and seemingly minor inconsistencies can trigger catastrophic failures. This article explores why quick fixes become the default, using the Knight Capital trading failure to illustrate the dangers of hidden… Read Article
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