The distributed system includes a database server, an administration
module, a process evaluation module, and a data display module. The
administration module is in communication with the database server for
providing observation criteria information to the database server. The
process evaluation module is in communication with the database server
for obtaining the observation criteria information from the database
server and collecting process data based on the observation criteria
information. The process evaluation module utilizes a personal digital
assistant (PDA). A data display module in communication with the database
server, including a website for viewing collected process data in a
desired metrics form, the data display module also for providing desired
editing and modification of the collected process data. The connectivity
established by the database server to the administration module, the
process evaluation module, and the data display module, minimizes the
requirement for manual input of the collected process data.