BEM Insights (Category: Process Mapping)

Processes are the roots of how every startup operates The greater the understanding of what they are, how they function, and how...

Do any of these opportunities impact your company? Difficult to solve performance problems across departments, a complicated...

While many things have been made uncertain by the coronavirus, one thing is for sure – aviation will need to change. One of the...

When hammering out a deal, it's crucial to prepare from all points of view. Mind mapping is a great tool to bring together different...

Apple has committed to solar power, DuPont has hired an ex-Greenpeace directive as an adviser on its board, and Coca-Cola has embraced...

Businesses are comprised of business systems, business processes, and a series of tasks. For a business to deliver a quality...

For most businesses, the finance function is a key part of their fundamental business operations. It performs hundreds of financial...

Hospitality is an industry as old as time itself, yet it has been one of the most notable forerunners in grabbing modern technology...

Process mapping is used effectively in so many elements of business, why not blogs? After all, the value of having engaging...

In every quarter, supervisors need to communicate with employees in order to accomplish organizational goals. This ongoing cycle of...

Executive leadership typically focuses time and attention on the direction, strategy, and structure of the organization. Through...

Business process mapping (BPM) is a visual method of planning which identifies data, activities, and materials involved in a process...

Poor cash flow management is the underlying reason why 82% of businesses fail. So, no matter how great your business model may be...

It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day management of an organization without realizing the negative impact that “doing the...

Running a legal firm isn’t easy. There are a ton of operational processes that need to be tackled on a daily basis. Some of these...

With the average job posting attracting roughly 250 resumes, having a smooth and efficient hiring process is of top importance...

Significant and sustainable improvement through effective process mapping is achievable through a simple, standard methodology...

The Enterprise Roadmap (ER) is our recommended first step in Business Enterprise Mapping’s (BEM) engagement with clients. This effort...

Business Enterprise Mapping (BEM) has been using the seven fundamentals of process mapping in organizations of all types for over...

Process redesign and management can be a daunting task for organizations, begging the question, “Where do I begin?” Process...

Do you have a thorough understanding of the work you’re managing? Often the managers we meet don’t have a firm grasp of the work...

Business Process Mapping: Improving Customer Satisfaction is co-authored by Mike Jacka and Paulette Keller and published in 2009...

Building a high-quality business process map is an essential element to a successful process improvement program. A wide variety...

A Swim Lane Diagram is a process flow diagram that visually distinguishes job sharing and responsibilities for a business process...

In 25 years of mapping businesses of every size, shape, and type, we have seen many unusual business processes, from mapping...

At BEM, our mission is to map organization workflows better, faster, and cheaper. For 25 years, we have pursued this mission...

Process mappers typically refer to current state (as-is) and future state (to-be) process maps. There is a frequent debate on the...

A process map depicts exactly how a process works—step by step, start to finish—so organizations can easily identify opportunities...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the most common method used in organizations to document work and maintain regulatory...

We have seen many different ways that companies document a process. Whether you decide to use flow charts, swim lane diagrams...

Evaluating organizational opportunities involves workflow assessment and how it contributes to the organization’s value proposition...

We are often asked by prospective clients to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document a firm’s work. Because...

At Business Enterprise Mapping, our sole mission is to build business system and business process maps for the purpose of improving...

Every first conversation with a prospective client includes a discussion of potential benefits of process mapping and the return...

Last week we offered five reasons a process map will make you a better manager. Well, we've found five more we'd like to share...

If you’re interested in learning more about how your business really works, consider an investment in business process mapping...

Business process mapping is an investment in your organization’s capability and is a powerful tool to understand and improve...

The public sector is distinct from the private sector in many ways. The purpose of public organizations is to serve the population...

When describing the work of process mapping to friends and family, I often find that my narrative is met by a confused audience...

For years, businesses have used flowcharts, standard operating procedures, swim-lane diagrams, and various combinations to help...