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Process frameworks help organizations to clarify their processes, better understand the connectivity of processes at a high level, search for process improvement…
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To objectively assess, manage, and compare procurement performance, organizations need a standard framework for classifying and defining processes. APQC’s Process…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to discuss, benchmark, and organize the work that businesses perform. In this article, you will learn…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® helps organizations benchmark, manage content, and perform process management activities. In this article, you will learn about…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to define and communicate work processes. In this article, you will learn about three ways…
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Best Practices in Process Frameworks 2023
In May 2023, APQC conducted its bi-annual “Best Practices in Process Frameworks” survey to learn how organizations are using process frameworks, the common adoption practices…
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How to Use Process Frameworks (Case Studies)
This collection compiles APQC's case studies about how organizations use process frameworks.
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APQC's Process Classification Framework® (PCF) contains hundreds of processes. The documents in this collection contain detailed definitions for all process elements within…
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End-to-End Process Maps and Measures
An end-to-end process mindset is often necessary to help organizations achieve their goals because strategic goals are rarely functional in nature. They are large-scale…
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Getting Started with End-to-End Processes
Process frameworks and end-to-end process maps provide a standardized way for organizations to apply ownership and governance to their cross-functional processes and to…
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Process frameworks and end-to-end process maps provide a standardized way for organizations to apply ownership and governance to their cross-functional processes and to…
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In today’s complex organizations, it can be difficult to understand where inefficiencies stem from and how performance can be enhanced. The use of “process improvement” as an…
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Creating End-to-End Processes
An end-to-end understanding of work processes is critical for almost any aspect of managing business operations. In mapping out processes, organizations need to both…
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APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF) - Cross-Industry and Industry-Specific Versions
This collection contains links to all the most recent versions of APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF), including the cross-industry framework, all industry-specific…
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Evolution of Framework Applications
Process frameworks are a vital part of an effective and sustainable approach to process management.In this article, APQC compares data from the 2019, 2021, and 2023 versions…
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