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The Human Side of the SRM Equation
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is particularly crucial in today’s world of supply chain upheaval. Development of SRM tools using AI and other advanced technologies is…
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As organizations continue to strive for higher levels of sustainability, it is critical to consider how their packaging practices impact the environment. This article draws…
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Rising expectations related to sustainability necessitate supply chain leaders refocusing their efforts less on employee behavior and more on higher-impact initiatives across…
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Go the Extra Mile for the Last Mile
When customers place an order for delivery, they anticipate receiving it exactly as expected. Having grown accustomed to ordering online and finding the package sitting on…
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In our annual Process and Performance Management Priorities research, APQC surveyed 162 process and performance management professionals to identify common challenges and…
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In our annual Process and Performance Management Priorities research, APQC surveyed 162 process and performance management professionals to identify common challenges and…
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Culture is a Key Foundation for Process Work
Each year, APQC carries out a survey to understand the common challenges and priorities of process and performance management (PPM) practitioners. In this article, APQC…
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Training is a critical component of process improvement and change management strategy. Reimagining how training is delivered can help process leaders reduce their ask and…
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Turning skeptics into believers—or better yet, champions—requires strategically reframing process improvement initiatives to highlight the specific value they provide for…
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When the people involved in business activities that need to be streamlined or reimagined withdraw from the process, managing change becomes even harder than usual. These…
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End-to-End Process Benefits and Challenges
An end-to-end (E2E) process refers to a cross-functional process that comprises all the steps necessary to accomplish a specific business goal. Creating and mapping an E2E…
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While E2E processes carry many benefits, the work of creating, defining, and managing these processes is a challenge for many organizations—especially given their numerous,…
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Process management is a management practice or approach that defines the governance of specific business processes, enabling improved business agility and operational…
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Cycle Time to Prepare the Financial Forecast
Financial forecasting is a high priority for CFOs, and doing it more efficiently and accurately is an admirable goal. Whether an organization creates a comprehensive forecast…
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing process work—The structure of business process management (BPM) programs will vary based on factors like an organization’s…
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