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For more than five years, Supply Chain Planning has been the top focus area for leaders of end-to-end supply chains. For 2024, organizations in APQC's research have identified several actionable strategies for improvement in this key area.

A key performance indicator (KPI) is a specific measure used to gauge a quantifiable component of an organization’s performance at the functional, process, or activity level. KPIs typically correspond to the organization’s critical success factors and business goals. 

Online communities have been around for a long time.

The change management process is designed to support organizations when managing change initiatives, and includes four key steps – plan, design, implement, and sustain. 

In my recent KM blog post, I introduced the idea of knowledge management (KM) bridge builders. These are the passionate individuals who have dedicated years to laying the groundwork for future generations of knowledge workers.

Financial reporting provides critical business intelligence that helps organizations to drive investment, secure credit, maintain compliance, and more. While the financial reporting process can be complex, leading organizations still find ways to make the process seamless and cost-effective.

As companies continue to set and pursue ambitious sustainability goals, many have opportunities to think more deeply about how their packaging practices help or hurt the environment.

Earlier this year, we surveyed professionals to understand how they plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the process and performance management (PPM) area.

In my conversations with HR leaders, I’ve discovered that technology and data are common topics of discussion. Several years back, HR leaders spoke of their visions and plans for HR technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many operational processes by automating complex tasks, enhancing efficiency, and reducing human error.