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PCF Category
- 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy (1151)
- 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision (469)
- 1.1.1 Assess the external environment (58)
- 1.1.1.1 Analyze and evaluate competition (11)
- 1.1.1.2 Identify economic trends (12)
- 1.1.1.3 Identify political and regulatory issues (2)
- 1.1.1.4 Assess new technology innovations (3)
- 1.1.1.5 Analyze demographics (4)
- 1.1.1.6 Identify social and cultural changes (4)
- 1.1.1.7 Identify ecological concerns (7)
- 1.1.1.1 Analyze and evaluate competition (11)
- 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and wants (63)
- 1.1.3 Perform internal analysis (266)
- 1.1.4 Establish strategic vision (27)
- 1.1.1 Assess the external environment (58)
- 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision (469)
- 1.2 Develop business strategy (413)
- 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement (8)
- 1.2.2 Evaluate strategic options to achieve the objectives (27)
- 1.2.3 Select long-term business strategy (6)
- 1.2.4 Coordinate and align functional and process strategies (79)
- 1.2.5 Create organizational design (structure, governance, reporting, etc.) (180)
- 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure (8)
- 1.2.5.2 Perform job-specific roles mapping and value-added analyses (9)
- 1.2.5.3 Develop role activity diagrams to assess hand-off activity (13)
- 1.2.5.4 Perform organization redesign workshops (7)
- 1.2.5.5 Design the relationships between organizational units (16)
- 1.2.5.6 Develop role analysis and activity diagrams for key processes (16)
- 1.2.5.8 Migrate to new organization (9)
- 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure (8)
- 1.2.6 Develop and set organizational goals (15)
- 1.2.7 Formulate business unit strategies (9)
- 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement (8)
- 1.3 Manage strategic initiatives (115)
- 2.1 Manage product and service portfolio (283)
- 2.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against market opportunities (8)
- 2.1.2 Define product/service development requirements (82)
- 2.1.3 Perform discovery research (19)
- 2.1.4 Confirm alignment of product/service concepts with business strategy (26)
- 2.1.5 Manage product and service life cycle (42)
- 2.1.6 Manage product and service master data (1)
- 2.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against market opportunities (8)
- 2.2 Develop products and services (212)
- 2.2.1 Design, build, and evaluate products and services (77)
- 2.2.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project (8)
- 2.2.1.2 Prepare high-level business case and technical assessment (1)
- 2.2.1.3 Develop product/service design specifications (6)
- 2.2.1.4 Document design specifications (1)
- 2.2.1.6 Build prototypes (1)
- 2.2.1.8 Conduct in-house product/service testing and evaluate feasibility (1)
- 2.2.1.9 Identify design/development performance indicators (1)
- 2.2.1.10 Collaborate on design with suppliers and contract manufacturers (3)
- 2.2.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project (8)
- 2.2.2 Test market for new or revised products and services (12)
- 2.2.3 Prepare for production (4)
- 2.2.1 Design, build, and evaluate products and services (77)
- 4.1 Plan for and acquire necessary resources (Supply Chain Planning) (299)
- 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies (81)
- 4.1.2 Manage demand for products and services (45)
- 4.1.3 Create materials plan (23)
- 4.1.4 Create and manage master production schedule (12)
- 4.1.5 Plan distribution requirements (24)
- 4.1.5.2 Maintain master data (2)
- 4.1.5.3 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at destination (1)
- 4.1.5.6 Manage collaborative replenishment planning (2)
- 4.1.5.8 Calculate destination dispatch plan (1)
- 4.1.5.9 Manage dispatch plan attainment (1)
- 4.1.5.10 Calculate destination load plans (3)
- 4.1.5.11 Manage partner load plan (1)
- 4.1.5.12 Manage cost of supply (3)
- 4.1.5.13 Manage capacity utilization (4)
- 4.1.5.2 Maintain master data (2)
- 4.1.6 Establish distribution planning constraints (8)
- 4.1.7 Review distribution planning policies (18)
- 4.1.8 Assess distribution planning performance (7)
- 4.1.9 Develop quality standards and procedures (5)
- 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies (81)
- 4.2 Procure materials and services (511)
- 4.2.1 Develop sourcing strategies (124)
- 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan (9)
- 4.2.1.2 Clarify purchasing requirements (8)
- 4.2.1.3 Develop inventory strategy (5)
- 4.2.1.4 Match needs to supply capabilities (4)
- 4.2.1.5 Analyze company's spend profile (3)
- 4.2.1.6 Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value (13)
- 4.2.1.7 Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities (13)
- 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan (9)
- 4.2.2 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts (93)
- 4.2.3 Order materials and services (64)
- 4.2.4 Appraise and develop suppliers (77)
- 4.2.1 Develop sourcing strategies (124)
- 4.5.1 Define logistics strategy (80)
- 4.5.2 Plan inbound material flow (36)
- 4.5.3 Operate warehousing (125)
- 4.5.3.1 Track inventory deployment (15)
- 4.5.3.2 Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries (3)
- 4.5.3.3 Track product availability (9)
- 4.5.3.4 Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery (9)
- 4.5.3.5 Track inventory accuracy (16)
- 4.5.3.6 Track third-party logistics storage and shipping performance (4)
- 4.5.3.7 Manage physical finished goods inventory (9)
- 4.5.3.1 Track inventory deployment (15)
- 4.5.4 Operate outbound transportation (55)
- 4.5.5 Manage returns; manage reverse logistics (59)
- 5.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy (40)
- 5.2 Plan and manage customer service operations (38)
- 5.3 Measure and evaluate customer service operations (21)
- 6.1 Develop and manage human resources (HR) planning, policies, and strategies (406)
- 6.1.1 Develop human resources strategy (69)
- 6.1.2 Develop and implement human resources plans (206)
- 6.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy and market environment (5)
- 6.1.2.2 Plan employee resourcing requirements per unit/organization (6)
- 6.1.2.3 Develop compensation plan (3)
- 6.1.2.4 Develop succession plan (17)
- 6.1.2.5 Develop employee diversity plan (6)
- 6.1.2.6 Develop other HR programs (3)
- 6.1.2.8 Administer HR policies (9)
- 6.1.2.9 Plan employee benefits (13)
- 6.1.2.10 Develop strategy for HR systems/technologies/tools (1)
- 6.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy and market environment (5)
- 6.1.3 Monitor and update plans (27)
- 6.1.1 Develop human resources strategy (69)
- 7.1 Manage the business of information technology (46)
- 7.3 Manage business resiliency and risk (121)
- 7.4 Manage enterprise information (156)
- 8.3.1 Manage policies and procedures (10)
- 8.3.2 Perform general accounting (28)
- 8.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting (4)
- 8.3.4 Perform financial reporting (74)
- 8.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements (4)
- 8.3.4.2 Prepare consolidated financial statements (5)
- 8.3.4.3 Perform business unit reporting/review management reports (5)
- 8.3.4.4 Perform consolidated reporting/review of cost management reports (5)
- 8.3.4.5 Prepare statements for board review (4)
- 8.3.4.6 Produce quarterly/annual filings and shareholder reports (6)
- 8.3.4.7 Produce regulatory reports (7)
- 8.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements (4)
- 12.1 Create and manage organizational performance strategy (1036)
- 12.2 Benchmark performance (512)
- 12.3 Develop enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability (2553)
- 12.3.1 Develop KM strategy (620)
- 12.3.1.1 Develop governance model (12)
- 12.3.1.2 Establish central KM core group (12)
- 12.3.1.3 Define roles and accountability of core group versus operating units (9)
- 12.3.1.4 Develop funding models (3)
- 12.3.1.5 Identify links to key initiatives (36)
- 12.3.1.6 Develop core KM methodologies (25)
- 12.3.1.7 Assess IT needs and engage IT function (18)
- 12.3.1.8 Develop training and communication plans (71)
- 12.3.1.10 Develop strategic measures and indicators (55)
- 12.3.1.9 Develop change management approaches (50)
- 12.3.1.1 Develop governance model (12)
- 12.3.2 Assess knowledge management capabilities (204)
- 12.3.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives (17)
- 12.3.2.2 Evaluate existing knowledge management approaches (52)
- 12.3.2.3 Identify gaps and needs (30)
- 12.3.2.4 Enhance/modify existing knowledge management approaches (42)
- 12.3.2.5 Develop new knowledge management approaches (28)
- 12.3.2.6 Implement new knowledge management approaches (25)
- 12.3.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives (17)
- 12.3.3 Identify and plan KM projects (406)
- 12.3.3.1 Identify strategic opportunities to apply KM approach(es) (81)
- 12.3.3.2 Identify KM requirements and objectives (21)
- 12.3.3.3 Assess culture and readiness for KM approach (30)
- 12.3.3.4 Identify appropriate KM methodologies (e.g., self-service, communities, transfer) (26)
- 12.3.3.5 Create business case and obtain funding (9)
- 12.3.3.6 Develop project measures and indicators (28)
- 12.3.3.1 Identify strategic opportunities to apply KM approach(es) (81)
- 12.3.4 Design and launch KM projects (779)
- 12.3.4.1 Design process for knowledge sharing, capture, and use (177)
- 12.3.4.2 Define roles and resources (34)
- 12.3.4.3 Identify specific IT requirements (66)
- 12.3.4.4 Create training and communication plans (78)
- 12.3.4.5 Develop change management plans (48)
- 12.3.4.6 Design recognition and reward approaches (25)
- 12.3.4.7 Design and plan launch of KM project (5)
- 12.3.4.8 Deploy the KM project (8)
- 12.3.4.1 Design process for knowledge sharing, capture, and use (177)
- 12.3.5 Manage the KM project life cycle (332)
- 12.3.1 Develop KM strategy (620)
- 12.4.1 Plan for change (135)
- 12.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology (11)
- 12.4.1.2 Assess readiness for change (8)
- 12.4.1.4 Engage/identify champion (4)
- 12.4.1.5 Form design team (5)
- 12.4.1.6 Define scope (6)
- 12.4.1.7 Understand current state (8)
- 12.4.1.8 Define future state (7)
- 12.4.1.10 Assess cultural issues (6)
- 12.4.1.11 Establish accountability for change management (2)
- 12.4.1.12 Identify barriers to change (13)
- 12.4.1.13 Determine change enablers (6)
- 12.4.1.14 Identify resources and develop measures (8)
- 12.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology (11)
- 12.4.2 Design the change (84)
- 12.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives (3)
- 12.4.2.2 Develop change management plans (7)
- 12.4.2.3 Develop training plan (5)
- 12.4.2.4 Develop communication plan (6)
- 12.4.2.5 Develop rewards/incentives plan (2)
- 12.4.2.6 Establish metrics (14)
- 12.4.2.7 Establish/clarify new roles (7)
- 12.4.2.8 Identify budget/roles (2)
- 12.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives (3)
- 12.4.3 Implement change (161)
- 12.4.4 Sustain improvement (62)
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- Aerospace (1664)
- Agriculture (124)
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- Amusement/Recreation Services (21)
- Appliances (30)
- Architecture and Design (58)
- Association (281)
- Automotive (625)
- Biotechnology (63)
- Broadcasting/Radio/TV/Cable/Media (66)
- Chemicals (696)
- Computers (881)
- Construction (430)
- Consumer Products/Packaged Goods (556)
- Cosmetics (99)
- Data Management (162)
- Distribution (82)
- Durable Goods (214)
- Education (Higher Education) (725)
- Education (K-12) (178)
- Electronics (1152)
- Energy and Utility (1129)
- Engineering (529)
- Entertainment (58)
- Environmental (55)
- Financial Services/Banking (1892)
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- Marketing (57)
- Medical Equipment (466)
- Metals (282)
- Mining (357)
- Non-Profit (345)
- Petroleum/Oil/Gas (1802)
- Pharmaceutical (1174)
- Pipelines (29)
- Printing & Publishing (114)
- Professional Services/Business Services (16521)
- Public Relations (7)
- Pulp and Paper (46)
- Railroads (46)
- Real Estate (61)
- Rental (10)
- Research Organization (166)
- Restaurant (20)
- Retail/Catalog/Mail Order (515)
- Rubber & Plastics (180)
- Security Systems (78)
- Semiconductors (180)
- Soaps/Detergents/Perfumes (39)
- Software (601)
- Steel (151)
- Stone/Glass/Clay/Concrete (69)
- Telecommunication (678)
- Textile (93)
- Tobacco (23)
- Transportation/Freight Carriers (261)
- Warehousing (30)
- Waste Management/Environmental (55)
- Wholesale Distribution (74)
- Wine & Spirits (7)
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