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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 analysis involves gathering a set of requirements and needs to guide process design, improvement, and measurement. Organizations can use process analysis to either: …
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Every process has inherent risks that can result in unintended consequences. Understanding the source of risks, as well as the reliability of a process, allows an…
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Process is the thread that connects the overall strategy and vision of an enterprise to the day-to-day operations of its members. But as an organization gets larger and more…
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Presentation Slides|
Improve Project Success with a Process Framework
In these presentation slides Lawrence Dillon, CEO of ENKI LLC and Paul Dandurand, CEO of PieMatrix will discuss how they use APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® to…
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In response to social movements spurred by the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and trends like the Great Resignation, employees, prospective employees, and customers are all…
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In January 2022, APQC hosted Sarah Mushtaq (Consultant, KJI Consulting Collective) and Melinda Munro (Consultant, Munro Strategic Perspective) for a webinar about how…
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Process and Performance Management for Diversity and Equity
Process tools are typically used for service improvement and cost saving, but they are also ideal for evaluating an organization's ability to deliver on diversity and equity…
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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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What's The Process Classification Framework?
Process frameworks help organizations fast track their process work or create alignment between stakeholders, as well as create clarity and standardization In this podcast…
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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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By fostering fruitful supplier relationships and designing strategically focused outcomes, sourcing and procurement professionals now play a central role in addressing supply…
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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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