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In this article, we review six productivity measures for finance that small organizations can use to measure and track the health of their finance function:total cost to…
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Benchmarking R&D, product development, and innovation performance by comparing process inputs, outputs, and outcomes against leading companies—both within and outside your…
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In 2018, and again in 2024, APQC carried out survey research to better understand the common challenges and priorities associated with operational KPIs for process and…
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KPI Trends Across the Years
APQC conducted surveys in 2018 and 2024 to understand the common challenges and priorities associated with operational key performance indicators (KPIs) for process and…
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A primary reason APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® is the most used process framework in the world is its adaptability. The framework’s common language for…
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APQC's Benchmarking Methodology
APQC's four-phase benchmarking methodology can guide organizations through the benchmarking process and into sustained improvement. These steps, gleaned from two decades of…
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What is Benchmarking?
Following a rigorous process is essential to any successful benchmarking program. This article explains APQC's approach to benchmarking, detailing APQC's four-phased…
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Process frameworks like APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® can be used for an array of applications, ranging from understanding an organization’s current state …
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Process maturity and process management maturity are sometimes used interchangeably; however, they are two very different things. This infographic briefly highlights the…
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How to Use APQC's Process Audit Template
Process audits help organizations to evaluate the health of a specific process or process group. Organizations looking to evaluate the maturity of their entire process…
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How Do Decision-Makers View KPI Information?
APQC conducted a survey on operational KPIs to collate data on how organizations are faring when it comes to KPI management in 2024. This infographic takes a close look at…
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Data Collection and Measurement in KPI Reporting
APQC conducted a survey on operational KPIs to collate data on how organizations are faring when it comes to KPI management in 2024. This infographic takes a close look at…
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Most Common KPIs Across Organizations
APQC's 2024 operational KPIs survey reveals which Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are most used in organizations. This infographic examines the top primary and secondary…
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Process Audits and Process Maturity Assessments: What They Are and How They Are Different
Process audits and process maturity assessments are valuable practices that can help organizations get the most out of their process work. When used effectively, process…
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APQC’s Seven Tenets of Process ManagementSM are tools that can help organizations move from the “developed” stage and overcome the issues where so many organizations go wrong…