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APQC’s Resource Library is your source for timely and topical information to help you meet your most complex business process and knowledge management challenges. Explore our ever-growing collection of more than 8,600 research-based best practices, benchmarks and metrics, case studies, and other valuable APQC content.
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Total Cost of Manufacturing
Metric data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in manufacturing reveals how organizations perform regarding the total cost of manufacturing per $1,000 in revenue.
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Data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in manufacturing indicates how organizations perform regarding unplanned machine downtime.
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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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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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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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Top 5 Knowledge Management Threats for 2024
Businesses face challenges amplified by changes in work culture and priorities. Recent technology adoption has given rise to new threats. Through its 2024 Knowledge…
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Top Knowledge Management Priorities for 2024
Knowledge management (KM) investments are expected to remain steady in 2024 as organizations continue to invest in it. KM drives employee engagement, productivity, and…
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In order to achieve tangible benefits, businesses must implement knowledge management (KM) programs. The definition of "business value" may vary for each KM program,…
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HR Operations: Snapshot of Top Performance
What does HR operations success look like and how do you get it? Find out fast with this snapshot of benchmarks and performance drivers. This infographic outlines key…
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2024 Top Challenges and Solutions: Process Management
The top priorities and challenges in process management have not changed significantly in recent years. Organizations are still grappling with shifting to end-to-end…
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