Business process management

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  • How to get the most out of an IT automation strategy

    Automation’s promises of efficiency and cost savings have made it the mantra of many CIOs since the recession hit. How can IT departments get the most out of an IT automation strategy? In the November 2010 edition of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine, f... 

  • DMADV

    DMADV is a process defined by Motorola as part of their Six Sigma management philosophy. DMADV is applied to new processes to make sure that they achieve Six Sigma quality. 

  • DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)

    DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is Six Sigma tool for improving an existing process. DMAIC, which is pronounced "de-may-ick," is used to regain control when a process fails to produce high quality results. 

  • business integration

    Business integration is a strategy wherein the goal is not only to sync IT and business cultures and objectives, but also to assimilate technology into business strategy and goals. 

  • business process professional

    A business process professional is a person whose job is involves using business process management (BPM) technologies and techniques to enable the continuous improvement, optimization and transformation of an organization’s business processes. 

  • IT automation

    IT automation is the linking of disparate systems and software in such a way that they become self-acting or self-regulating.  

  • IT project management

    IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of organizations' specific information technology goals. 

  • IT transformation

    IT transformation is a complete overhaul of an organization's information technology (IT) systems. 

  • PPM (project and portfolio management)

    PPM (project and portfolio management) is a methodology used to prioritize IT projects based on cost, benefits and use of resources to achieve business goals. 

  • extended enterprise

    Extended enterprise is the concept that a company does not operate in isolation because its success is dependent upon a network of partner relationships. 

  • business process automation (BPA)

    Business process automation (BPA) is the technology-enabled automation of activities or services that accomplish a specific function or workflow. 

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About Business process management

Business process management (BPM) is a systematic approach to improving an organization's business processes. CIOs use BPM techniques to create more efficient business processes that will lead to long-term success. Find the latest information on business process management systems, BPM strategy and more, with the news, tips and other resources in this topic section.