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Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents to APQC’s biannual Putting Process Frameworks into Action survey leverage frameworks to help with technology implementations. Through…
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This article discusses the benefits of using a process framework for discovery and standardization. Organizations that use a framework for this purpose typically prioritize…
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In July 2021, APQC conducted its bi-annual “Putting Process Frameworks into Action” survey to learn how organizations are using process frameworks, the common adoption…
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Five Pillars of Process Framework Governance
Like any asset, process frameworks require management and governance structures that address the above questions as well as overall ownership, accountability, controls, and…
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When it comes to documenting and understanding processes, there are three core tools organizations use: frameworks, maps, and models. However, there is often little clarity…
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Developing an enterprise-wide process model is a daunting task, particularly for large, complex organizations. This article offers four best practices to guide your efforts…
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Organizations know that choosing the right measures is a critical step in generating meaningful insights and reports. A well-balanced set of measures provides actionable…
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Using a Process Framework as a Taxonomy
Organizations need not begin with a blank sheet of paper in developing a content taxonomy. Functioning as a “common language,” a taxonomy is a hierarchy of categories used to…
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A key benefit of using any process framework is having common language and clarity around an organization’s processes. Without definitions, the processes are still open to…
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Converting the PCF to a CSV File
One common question about APQC’s Process Classification Framework® (PCF) is how to convert the PCF into different digital formats that can be loaded into an organization’s…
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This best practice has been updated from the original published in 2011. Process models aren't tiny add-ons that make process management work better. They are essential to an…
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Tools for Re-Engineering Your Processes
Business process re-engineering aims to change the way is work is done in order to achieve organizational goals such as reducing costs, improving customer and employee…
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Value Stream Mapping with the Vanguard Group
In The Vanguard Group’s old state, it was operating in business silos. It was a very inefficient process which led to multiple handoffs; a staggering 45 percent of work was…
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Simulation Modeling at the Port of Vancouver
Simulation modeling provides a risk-free, cost efficient mean of examining the operation of complex processes and test improvement ideas before they are implemented. During a…
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Cherwell Software needed a program to streamline manual and sometimes duplicative processes in place to convert a prospect to a customer. This overview describes Cherwell’s…