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As organizations increasingly structure their operations around end-to-end processes, the concept of global process owners (GPOs) has become key in managing business…
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In today’s complex organizations, it can be difficult to understand where inefficiencies stem from and how performance can be enhanced. The use of “process improvement” as an…
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Creating End-to-End Processes
An end-to-end understanding of work processes is critical for almost any aspect of managing business operations. In mapping out processes, organizations need to both…
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Process Classification Framework|
APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) - Cross Industry - PDF Version 7.3.1
APQC's Process Classification Framework® (PCF) is a taxonomy of business processes that allows organizations to objectively track and compare their performance internally and…
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Process Classification Framework|
APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) - Cross Industry - Excel Version 7.3.1
APQC's Process Classification Framework® (PCF) is a taxonomy of business processes that allows organizations to objectively track and compare their performance internally and…
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Evolution of Framework Applications
Process frameworks are a vital part of an effective and sustainable approach to process management.In this article, APQC compares data from the 2019, 2021, and 2023 versions…
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Leveraging Process Frameworks
Process frameworks provide a common language and definitions for processes, enable high-level visibility into how processes connect to each other, help to drive performance…
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In August 2023, APQC’s Madison Lundquist (Principal Research Lead, Process & Performance Management) interviewed Travis Ellinger (Vice President of Advisory Services, MS…
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In this episode, APQC’s Madison Lundquist (Principal Research Lead, Process & Performance Management) interviews Travis Ellinger (Vice President of Advisory Services, MS…
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Unlocking Automation Excellence: Workato's Journey with APQC's PCF®️ as the Ultimate Foundation
Over the past decade, there have been rapid advancements in enterprise automation technology, leading to significant market adoption. To better assist its customers on their…
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Unlocking Automation Excellence: Workato's Journey with APQC's PCF®️ as the Ultimate Foundation
Over the past decade, there have been rapid advancements in enterprise automation technology, leading to significant market adoption. To better assist its customers on their…
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The most common way organizations use the PCF in their mapping efforts is as a reference list of processes to consider during their mapping—so they don’t have to start from…
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How to Leverage Process Frameworks
APQC's recent Best Practices in Process Frameworks 2023 survey revealed that almost three-fourths of organizations use a process framework. Process frameworks help…
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How to Leverage Process Frameworks
APQC's recent Best Practices in Process Frameworks 2023 survey revealed that almost three-fourths of organizations use a process framework. Process frameworks help…
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The goal of process management is to improve performance. Whether an organization wants to retain customers, improve cycle times, boost employee satisfaction, build more…