Process Management
Process Management, or Business Process Management as it is also called, provides an approach to understanding key business processes and how they may be improved.
First, process flow charts are developed to show how important outputs are delivered, and at this stage immediate improvements may become apparent. Next, non-value added steps may be identified for elimination, while rework loops and areas where defects are generated can be identified for problem solving activity.
Control Charts may then be used to monitor both results and process measures so that trends are identified, variation reduced and problems are prevented.
Walker Associates provides training in Business Process Management.