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A desktop procedure is a document that details, step-by-step, how an activity or task is done from start to finish by a specific staff member. This type of documentation is…
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Desktop Procedure Template
A desktop procedure is a document that details, step-by-step, how an activity or task is done from start to finish by a specific staff member. This type of documentation is…
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Process teams spend significant time and resources to create process maps, carrying out activities like workshops, data mining, and interviews to gather key information about…
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How to Apply Process Frameworks
This collection provides "how to" guidance and best practices for the top applications of process frameworks, including APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF)®.
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A Bird's Eye View of the Enterprise: How Digital Twins Can Improve Organizational Decision-Making
In an era of accelerating change and global uncertainty, organizations are increasingly looking to digital solutions to gain insight into their operations and remain…
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Key Considerations for Process Mapping
A process map, also known as a process flow or flow chart, is a visual representation of the steps of a process and how those steps are aligned to the various roles that…
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Supporting Your Path to Better Decision-Making, Optimization, and Innovation
The Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) is a virtual representation of the entire organization, including its structure, processes, assets, and capabilities. It is a…
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Supporting Your Path to Better Decision-Making, Optimization, and Innovation
The Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) is a virtual representation of the entire organization, including its structure, processes, assets, and capabilities. It is a…
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You've Built Amazing Process Maps - What's Next?
So, you've invested the time and energy to build some amazing process maps - bringing together subject matter experts to document “how you do what you do” in a meaningful way…
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So, you've invested the time and energy to build some amazing process maps - bringing together subject matter experts to document “how you do what you do” in a meaningful way…
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Leveraging a process framework as a foundational pillar for business process management (BPM) is a best practice. Many organizations have adopted and adapted APQC’s Process…
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What are End-To-End Processes and How Do Organizations Use Them?
An end-to-end process mindset is often necessary to help organizations achieve their goals because strategic goals are rarely functional in nature. They address large-scale…
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Process frameworks help organizations to clarify their processes, better understand the connectivity of processes at a high level, search for process improvement…
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Managing Process Knowledge
Business processes and associated knowledge are essential to an organization's effective operation. Process and KM teams aim to document, standardize, and optimize how work…
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End-to-End Process Maps and Measures: Sales and Operations Planning
A common struggle for any end-to-end process management is identifying the right measures that encapsulate the value of the process. This article contains key performance…