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The Conflict with DAM & BPM
- Tuesday, 01 November 2022 20:11Two components within the enterprise IT architecture are in direct conflict. Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Business Process Management (BPM) systems are two complex systems, both targeting...

Global Marketing and the New J.O.B.
- Thursday, 08 September 2022 11:59Planning a global marketing experience for the mobile enabled consumer is a complex challenge.

Process’ Impact on the Productivity Conundrum
- Monday, 29 August 2022 15:07Too often, the word “productivity” conjures images of Fordism or efficient manufacturing floors. Efficiency (often measured as throughput) is certainly one facet of productivity, but the focus on...

SpiffWorkflow: A New Hope
- Tuesday, 23 August 2022 15:16SpiffWorkflow is an open source workflow engine written in Python, and it is growing. This article will introduce some new projects we are undertaking to turn SpiffWorkflow into a full featured...

Build your own Low-Code Business Applications with SpiffWorkflow
- Friday, 13 May 2022 18:00In this first of multiple articles, I will walk you through building your first low-code application in SpiffWorkflow. We’ll draw a diagram, write a little code, and run a real program. Over the...

Getting Value Out of Data Visualization Tools
- Thursday, 05 May 2022 08:06As we discussed previously, process and technology are intricately entwined. Not only are most process teams involved in supporting technology implementations—both large and small—but they continue...

Process Tools in 2022
- Tuesday, 08 March 2022 10:18Technology and process management are intrinsically entwined. According to APQC’s annual process and performance management survey, almost half of process teams (49%) are tapped to support...

What is Supply Chain Orchestration and Why You Need It: The Comprehensive Guide
- Monday, 14 February 2022 14:39Supply Chain professionals know what needs to be done to deliver supply chain performance. The main difficulty they face is to make it happen consistently to delight their customers and...

Exploring the 7 Domains of Process Maturity
- Saturday, 29 January 2022 18:21In previous editions, we’ve discussed the Seven Tenet of Process ManagementTM, which looks at key tenets such as strategic alignment or governance or that are vital for ensuring BPM teams provide...

Why And How To Build Repeatable, Sustainable And Scalable Business Processes?
- Monday, 25 October 2021 11:11For the last few years, we have seen an exponential growth of some type of business models that challenged past paradigms and revamped large parts of the economy, for example, platforms such as...

Making Process Work Intrinsically Valuable
- Monday, 18 October 2021 14:13Every two years APQC conducts a survey that explores process frameworks. Overall, the applications and implementation of frameworks is static. There is an array of ways that organizations use...

Low-code BPM platforms. What does low-code/no-code mean?
- Wednesday, 13 October 2021 11:09For some time now, we are seeing an increase in platforms that are categorized as “low-code/no-code” software. They are gaining popularity due to their flexibility and capability to automate complex...

Splitting Hairs? Difference Between Process Frameworks and Maps
- Monday, 23 August 2021 15:29When it comes to documenting and understanding processes, there are three core tools organizations use: frameworks, maps, and models. However, there is often little clarity around the differences...

How a BPM software can make you win a Business Gold Medal
- Monday, 16 August 2021 15:06I guess not many people see a certain software as something that can take you to a podium, winning a gold medal. But in fact, it is exactly that. It is a tool that you can lay on to improve your...

The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Implement New Processes at Work
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021 10:18People hate changes as they eliminate the habitual processes they are used to. They lose control, and uncertainty looms close. If not carefully handled, organizational changes may slow down every...

Improving How We Improve Processes
- Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:39When people think of BPM programs their heads are immediately filled with visions of whiteboards and process mapping workshops. Which is fair, discovery and process standardization work is often the...

3 Elements that will Help You Automate your Entire Organization.
- Wednesday, 16 June 2021 14:57The combination of these items will ensure the success of any digital transformation plans and boost the productivity of the entire company.

Process Management: What Does It Bring To Your Organization?
- Monday, 07 June 2021 10:17Process Management will help the organization design workflows and enable organizations to find ways to improve their efficiency by removing bottlenecks in their processes.

BPM’s Persistent Challenges: Opportunities for Sustainable Impact
- Wednesday, 14 April 2021 08:21BPM teams continue to struggle with challenges in alignment and governance that hamper its sustainability and impact.