2026 Operational KPI Priorities & Challenges: Process Management Function

Published On:
January 30, 2026
Authored By:
APQC
Members-Only Content:

In November of 2025, APQC conducted a survey to understand the common challenges and priorities associated with operational KPIs for process and performance management (PPM) practitioners in 2026.

This report explores trends for the Process Management function in operational KPI reporting, including:

  • choosing the right measures,
  • reporting the KPIs,
  • and applying the KPIs.
Also found in 2026 Operational KPI Priorities & Challenges
Type:
Data and Measures
Topics:
Strategic Planning, Process and Performance Management, Benchmarking, Measurement, Continuous Improvement
Tags:
Digital transformation, Key performance indicators (KPIs)

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