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Business Process Management (BPM)

10 Things You Need to Take Process Improvement to the Next Level

Businesses have come to realize the importance of analyzing their processes as the key to progression. According to recent AIIM research, by embracing BPM practices, one-third of organizations have decreased their review, and approval cycles, over 60% have improved routing to and between individuals, and 42% have experienced greater organizational agility and routing between processes.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Capture and Imaging  |  Paperless Office

How to Overcome the Key Obstacles to Your Capture and Workflow Project

In a recent AIIM survey, we asked organizations a simple question: “In the following processes, is the volume of paper increasing or decreasing?” The answers might surprise you.

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14 Steps to a Successful ECM Implementation

Making an ECM implementation successful requires planning and attention to detail. The best way to create the right solution is to identify organizational goals and priorities. Learn how to manage a successful implementation in our free guide.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Logistics

The Last Mile Is an Overlooked Process 'Moment of Truth'

A “moment of truth” is a deciding instant that determines whether something will succeed. According to Wikipedia, “Transporting goods via freight rail networks and container ships is often the most efficient and cost-effective manner of shipping. However, when goods arrive at a high-capacity freight station or port, they must then be transported to their final destination. This last leg of the supply chain is often less efficient, comprising up to 28% of the total cost to move goods. This has become known as the last mile problem."

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Logistics

The Future of Logistics? It’s All about Information, Not Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Business disruption – driven by massive changes in technology and information management – is sweeping through every industry – even transportation and logistics.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Low-code Development Platform

Is It Time to Adopt a Revolutionary Approach to BPM? – 5 Things to Look For

Consider these three data points from AIIM’s Process Improvement and Automation - A Look at BPM. 55% of organizations say BPM is “significant” (38%) or “imperative” (17%) for their business. 33% say they plan to replace their current BPM solution. 35% say it is the line-of-business manager who now evaluates BPM solutions. This data points to a curious dichotomy among BPM end users. On the one hand, users see BPM as critical; on the other, there is a fair of dissatisfaction with existing solutions. My experience has been that if you say the words “Business Process Management,” or even worse, mention the acronym “BPM,” many business executives with long memories will often run for the hills, chased by ghosts of past costly, complex, over-budget and late process management projects.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Paperless Office

Digital Transformation: A Two-Thousand-Year-Old Tradition Can Do It—So Can You

Chinese New Year is host to many traditions from tasty, meat-packed dumplings to an all-hours riot of fireworks. Over its two weeks, the whole country erupts in celebration—it’s a sight to be seen. But above all Spring Festival traditions, I have a clear favorite; maybe you have heard of it before: the gifting of red paper envelopes filled with money.

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