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Electric utilities have industry-wide reliability standards to measure the duration and frequency of power outages. But how were these standards established? It wasn’t a…
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IT Function FTEs Per $1 Billion Revenue
The measure of Number of FTEs who perform IT processes per $1 billion revenue is an important efficiency KPI for the IT function. This article explains this measure and…
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The measure of Total IT cost, excluding depreciation/ amortization, per $1,000 revenue is another way to evaluate the cost of the IT function and is an important part of a…
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Cost key performance Indicators (KPIs) are part of a balanced set of performance indicators for organizations (which should also include productivity, efficiency, cycle time,…
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The measure of Total IT cost, excluding depreciation/ amortization, per IT function entity employee is one way to evaluate the cost of the IT function. This measure depicts…
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Benchmarking Dos and Don'ts
Benchmarking – the process of comparing and learning from the best practices of other companies – is an essential tool for growth in today’s business world. For leaders…
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In December 2023, APQC’s Madison Lundquist (Principal Research Lead, Process and Performance Management) and Kelli South (Research Manager) conducted a webinar to discuss the…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to discuss, benchmark, and organize the work that businesses perform. In this article, you will learn…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® helps organizations benchmark, manage content, and perform process management activities. In this article, you will learn about…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to define and communicate work processes. In this article, you will learn about three ways…
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Through research, APQC discovered 12 common practices for measuring corporate quality that organizations should consider. The 12 practices fall into four categories:…
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How to Report Quality in a Suite of Measures
Including a small suite of two to five quality measures in an executive measurement report ensures that leaders are aware of quality levels and trends and can address issues…
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APQC recommends maintaining an awareness of these three factors—frequency, standardization, and transparency—when developing quality measurement to ensure that the…
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Whether designing a new process or improving an existing one, it's vital to identify all the inputs and outputs for each step of the process to help embed a cross-functional…
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Developing the Project Scope
Developing the project scope is essential to ensuring that the project stays on track and meets its business objectives. This article describes the components of an effective…
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