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APQC Open Standards Benchmarking Glossary

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October 02, 2019
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This glossary contains definitions for terms found in APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking assessment surveys, measures, and data. 

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Tools & Templates
Topics:
Process and Performance Management, Benchmarking

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