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A pharmaceutical company, operating under strict FDA regulations, aims to reduce variability in the fill-volume of injectable vials. The project team, led by a Black Belt, is in the Define phase of a DMAIC project. Considering the critical nature of product dosage accuracy and the stringent requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), which of the following best represents the primary focus for defining the project\'s scope and objectives?
Establishing measurable critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics for fill-volume accuracy that directly correlate with regulatory compliance and patient safety, alongside a baseline performance assessment.
Identifying all potential sources of variation in the filling process, regardless of their immediate impact on regulatory compliance, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the system.
Prioritizing the reduction of cycle time for the filling operation to improve overall manufacturing throughput, assuming regulatory compliance will be maintained through standard quality checks.
Developing a detailed process map of the entire vial filling line, focusing on identifying non-value-added steps to eliminate waste, without initially quantifying the impact on fill-volume precision.

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