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ALSO CALLED: Process Management, BPM DEFINITION: Business process management (BPM) is a systematic approach to improving an organization's business processes. BPM activities seek to make business processes more effective, more efficient, and more capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment. BPM is a subset of infrastructure management, the administrative area of concern dealing with maintenance and optimization of an organization's equipment … Definition continues below.
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Business Rules and Gap Analysis: Discovery and Management of Business Rules Avoids Business Disruptions sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper will assess how to locate and account for functionality gaps. It will also illustrate a methodology for realigning applications with business goals. Posted: 04 Dec 2009 \| Published: 04 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Application Portfolio Management \| Business Intelligence \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Business Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software

What’s Under the Hood? Five Secrets of Successful Automotive Manufacturers sponsored by Infor WHITE PAPER: Every company in the automotive market has run up against an array of difficult challenges. However, such challenges are addressable. This paper will show how industry leaders are prospering and will outline five key factors that differentiate them from industry laggards. Posted: 04 Dec 2009 \| Published: 04 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Agile Manufacturing \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| CRM \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Just-In-Time \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Supply Chain Management

Managing Change Effectively with ERP: The Impact On 5 Key Business Functions sponsored by Infor WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the impact of using disparate systems versus an integrated ERP system on your manufacturing operations. The detailed charts on the following pages provide insight into how the inefficiencies associated with change management today can be easily and cost-effectively eliminated. Posted: 04 Dec 2009 \| Published: 04 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Change Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software

BPM Whitepaper: Business Process Management with a Competitive Edge: Implementing Transparent, Agile, and Consistent BPM sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how a business rule management system can make business process automation easier to understand, maintain and manage. Posted: 04 Dec 2009 \| Published: 04 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Automation Software \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Business Processes \| Business Systems

Getting the Most From Your Marketing Events: The ROI of In-Person Seminars, Trade Shows, and Webinars sponsored by Citrix Online WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the results of a recent survey of marketers using different types of events in the marketing mix, offers quantitative formulae for calculating your own event marketing ROI, and offers guidance for marketers and organizations to create and optimum event marketing strategy. Posted: 04 Dec 2009 \| Published: 04 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Process Management \| Marketing \| Marketing Information Systems \| ROI

Focusing on Value-Added Services in a Hosted Messaging Environment sponsored by Everyone.net WHITE PAPER: Download this Osterman Research white paper today and learn about the additional services that will help to improve your business efficiency, meet security requirements and lower costs. Posted: 03 Dec 2009 \| Published: 03 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Service Management \| Data Security \| Email Management \| Email Management Services \| Hosting Services \| Microsoft Exchange

Smarter Insurance Processes in 2010: Streamline Insurance Processes with Business Rules to Cut Costs, Speed Operations and Respond Dynamically to Change sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Smarter insurance processes go beyond basic automation by adding intelligent decisioning capabilities for greater agility, speed and transparency. This automation not only cuts costs by reducing manual tasks, bottlenecks and errors--it also delivers the right answer to the right person at the right time. Posted: 03 Dec 2009 \| Published: 03 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Automation Software \| Business Process Management \| Insurance Industry

Smarter Healthcare Processes in 2010. Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity, Deliver Best Outcomes with IBM ILOG Business Rule Management System (BRMS) and Optimization Software sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Find out how the role technologies such as Business Rule Management Systems (BRMS) and Optimization software will play in helping Healthcare organizations of all types and sizes build smarter processes that allow you to adapt to change faster, overcome process silos and improve patient care and safety. Posted: 03 Dec 2009 \| Published: 03 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Management \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Health Care Applications Software \| Health Care Billing \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Software

Google Communications Intelligence Report 2009: Business in the Cloud - 2009 Outlook sponsored by Google WHITE PAPER: This white paper will share the findings of a global, multi-industry study (sponsored by Google) of 1,125 IT decision makers to track perceptions about cloud computing and the key business drivers behind the growth in cloud-based solutions. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Cloud Computing \| Data Management \| Email Security \| Google App Engine \| Regulatory Compliance \| Software as a Service

Staying in Control When Requirements Change: Learn Ways to Keep Schedules and Costs in Line sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: An effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule so you can keep them in control. This paper will explore change management approaches and how you can use IBM Rational® solutions to manage changes to development, system and IT artifacts. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Change Management \| Process Control Software \| Workflow Software \| Workload Automation

Platform-as-a-Service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Download this free white paper to learn how platform-as-a-service private cloud offers enterprises one of the best ways to take advantage of cloud computing. Posted: 30 Nov 2009 \| Published: 30 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Security \| Business Process Management \| CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| IT Managers \| Middleware \| Oracle (Product) \| Platform as a service \| SOA

Thriving in the Ecosystem: How Web Application Interdependencies are Transforming the Business of IT sponsored by Webmetrics, a Neustar service WHITE PAPER: This white paper, based on unique, primary research, will provide you with a window into these new Web ecosystem dynamics - what they are, what are the trends, who is impacted most, and what strategies are most likely to help to minimize business risk and optimize growth opportunities. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Published: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Autonomic Computing \| Business Process Management \| Cloud Computing \| Grid Computing \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Service Management \| Utility Computing \| Web 2.0 \| Web Services \| Web Services Architecture

Measuring Return on Investment of Real-time Feedback Analytics sponsored by MarketTools, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how Real-time Feedback Analytics (RFA) has very high ROIs, even under conservative estimates, both in absolute terms and relative to the many productivity investments. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Published: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Process Management \| Economic Environment \| Investments \| ROI \| TCO

Improving Business by Improving Fax sponsored by Esker Inc. WHITE PAPER: The paper will discuss key factors to consider with regard to fax technology, the impact of your faxing system on business processes, product selection and project execution. This paper advises an approach centered around choosing a vendor who is still paying close attention to fax communication as it relates to business processes. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Automation Software \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Business Processes \| Fax Equipment \| Fax Machines \| Fax Server Hardware \| Fax Services

How to Achieve 100% Electronic AR Invoicing Realistic Steps to Quit Paper sponsored by Esker Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper illustrates that solutions exist today with a proven track record of success in helping companies make the transition to 100% electronic AR invoicing while satisfying their customers' needs. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Accounting \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Automation Software \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Email Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Print Management \| Software as a Service

Application Integration Using the SID: A Practical Approach for Project Scoping and Design in Five Steps sponsored by Progress Software WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on the creation of an information "exchange" between applications or services in the context of the business process ticketing systems in an enterprise eBonding example. In this paper you will learn about application integration using the SID; Read on to learn a practical approach for project scoping and design in five steps. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Development and Integration Services \| Application Integration \| Application Monitoring \| Application Programming Interfaces \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Databases \| SOA \| Web Services

Risk Management: Protect and Maximize Stakeholder Value sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: All companies must take risks to survive, and the most successful companies are those that actively integrate risk management into their decision-making processes. This white paper explains how a risk management program can help identify opportunities for value creation while also protecting against potential threats. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Performance Management \| Business Process Management \| Data Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats

Data Governance: A Business Value-Driven Approach sponsored by DataFlux Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper by Dr. Walid el Abed, CEO of Global Data Excellence, discusses how an effective data strategy embedded within the business strategy can turn data into a real competitive advantage, deliver short and longer term value and enable business success and sustainability. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Quality \| Data Stewardship \| Master Data Management

EMA Impact Brief: CA Spectrum Service Assurance Bridges Service Management Gap sponsored by CA WHITE PAPER: Read this brief paper to learn how the new CA integrated service management product offers real hope for beleaguered IT organizations that are trying to bring together the pieces to build an integrated service management story. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Published: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Process Management \| Business Systems \| Dashboards \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| IT Services

The Value of Good Database Development Software: Expert Evaluation of SQL Developer and Toad Development Suite sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: In this technical brief, John Weathington, President and CEO of Excellent Management Systems, Inc.,explores Toad® Development Suite and Oracle's SQL Developer. He provides an honest look at both solutions, and helps you see how a simple side-by-side comparison isn't enough when choosing the right tool. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Process Management \| Database Administration \| Database Management Software \| Oracle (Product) \| SQL

The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain WHITE PAPER: For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software \| Supply Chains

Protecting Sharepoint With Double-Take Availability sponsored by Double-Take Software WHITE PAPER: Double-Take Availability provides the only complete protection solutions for your SharePoint implementations. It protects the data, customizations and Web Parts, SharePoint configuration and the server state. Download this paper to see how Double-Take Availability protects your Sharepoint implementations across the enterprise. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Process Management \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Collaborative Master Data Management \| Collaborative Product Development \| Microsoft Exchange

Returns Management Process: Software Maturity Model sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain WHITE PAPER: This paper is designed to provide a blueprint for evaluating software solutions that have the potential to assist organizations in meeting their returns objectives. This model can also serve as a useful tool in objectively identifying compelling yet rudimentary products. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Process Modeling \| Business Processes \| Logistics Outsourcing Services \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software \| Supply Chains

Task and Resource Management - Optimizing Your Warehouse Operations with SAP® R/3® TRM sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst WHITE PAPER: This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP's Task and Resource Management (TRM) application. It presents an overview of TRM and its unique capabilities and benefits to provide key insight into which organizations will reap the highest value from TRM. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Logistics Outsourcing Services \| SAP (Product) \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Management \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software \| Warehouses

Optimize Your SAP Applications and Maximize Your Return on Investment sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst WHITE PAPER: Companies do not always know what technologies or processes exist that can help them achieve their desired improvements. Read this paper to learn how Catalyst Logistics Assessment for SAP, makes it easy and affordable to identify specific areas where they can improve. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Customer Satisfaction \| Inventory Management \| Inventory Management Software \| Logistics Outsourcing Services \| SAP (Product) \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software

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BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … and core operations.A business process is a set of coordinated tasks and activities, conducted by both people and equipment, that will lead to accomplishing a specific organizational goal. The Business Process Management Initiative (BPMI), a non-profit organization, exists to promote the standardization of common business processes, as a means of furthering e-business and business-to-business (B2B) development. To this end, the organization has developed the Business Process Modeling Language (BPML), an Extensible Markup Language (XML)-based metalanguage for modeling business processes.Getting …
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