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The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 3: Competitive Advantage

The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 3: Competitive Advantage

Although the claim that something you pay for will “give you a competitive advantage” may sound clichéd, it is worth highlighting several workflow capabilities that deliver genuine market advantages. These success factors are closely linked to overall organizational efficiency and effective control of day-to-day operations.

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The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 4 – Reducing Operational Risks

The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 4 – Reducing Operational Risks

Which operational risks are we examining? Although operational risks span a very broad spectrum, we will focus on areas that can be managed or minimized through a well-prepared workflow implementation and the associated process design. As we will see, workflow implementation can directly address risks involving substantial financial exposure in a wide range of situations.

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The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 5 – Faster Process Development, Simpler Implementation

The Benefits of Workflow Implementation, Part 5 – Faster Process Development, Simpler Implementation

In the past, introducing new processes or modifying existing ones in workflow—or BPM, business process management—systems generally required programming. Implementing such changes therefore required the involvement of the IT department and/or the vendor, as well as a dedicated IT project. This approach demanded considerable time and resources, while maintaining a high level of dependence on the vendor.

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The Fundamental Questions of Business Organization

The Fundamental Questions of Business Organization

Before designing business processes, we must recognize that poorly defined processes waste enormous amounts of time and resources. The question is: what can we do once we recognize this and want to change how our organization operates?

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The Future of Process Management – A Presentation at Drogerie Markt

The Future of Process Management – A Presentation at Drogerie Markt

Process management is not merely a background technology function; it is a driver of corporate competitiveness. In our presentation to Drogerie Markt’s senior executives, we demonstrated how BPM can become a foundation for strategic decision-making. We covered artificial intelligence, automation, Process Mining and international best practices, supported by tangible business results.

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The Importance of Document Management

The Importance of Document Management

Companies need to store large amounts of information and documents and make them readily accessible to authorized users. Effective document management helps increase capacity, structure work and store work-related data. Businesses often need to track documents, for example when locating agreements and contracts or managing projects.

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The Top 5 Reasons to Automate Your Document-Driven Processes

The Top 5 Reasons to Automate Your Document-Driven Processes

Fortunately, many organizations have now moved beyond the widespread use of paper-driven processes. This transition—now known as digital transformation—is still underway, but it is already clear that many businesses recognize the benefits of modernizing paper-based administration.

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Systems Thinking for the Ideal Customer Experience
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Systems Thinking for the Ideal Customer Experience

Customers usually notice a company's internal disorganization when information is not passed on fully between its representatives. Repeated contact about the same issue, unnecessary rounds of discussion, or slow response times all suggest to customers that the company is not on top of things. To meaningfully improve communication, however, we need to examine numerous other aspects of our business operations. This is where systems thinking comes in.

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Transparent Logistics Processes with a Procurement System

Transparent Logistics Processes with a Procurement System

Regardless of a company's business profile, procurement—as a cornerstone of logistics—is essential to smooth and efficient operations. The availability of and access to tools, equipment, raw materials, products and other inputs must remain uninterrupted, as any disruption can cause serious operational problems and significantly increase costs. A professional procurement system makes the procurement process transparent, seamless and cost-effective.

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