This is a big blog post about Business Process Management software (BPMS). If I’ve succeeded in doing what I set out to do, this article should provide pretty much everything you could ever need to know about BPM software.
At its core, the article is built around the following pillars of BPM software:
I have tried to distil the information in this article to only the most crucial elements, and many sections have been abbreviated where they deserve entire articles to themselves!
Thankfully, where necessary I have provided links to supporting material where these concepts are expanded upon, should you be interested in delving deeper.
Today, we’re going to take a look at Improvizations, a workforce consulting firm that works with a huge variety of organizations to improve and automate their business processes.
As part of our Solutions Partner program, CEO and founder of Improvizations Bryan deSilva engages his clients and gets them as excited as he is about continuous improvement.
Together, we’ll dive into how Bryan and his team accomplishes this with Process Street, along with a bit about his own life and what gets him so excited about workflows.
What Improvizations specializes in
What Bryan loves most about being a Solutions Partner
Ah, the days before I started using project management software.
I don’t miss them.
70+ hour weeks of pure stress and disorganized skitting from task to task, unable to focus on the things that mattered when they needed to get done. It was a lesson hard-learned but one of the most valuable I’ve ever had the misfortune of going through.
So I’ll save you the trouble and show you the best free options on offer.
You don’t need a massive budget or a lot of experience to get the most out of these apps – hence why they’re the best free project management software. Most have paid plans but all are functional with the free version and all will help you and your team organize your projects and get things done on time and to a high standard.
Would you eat a McDonalds Big Mac that was out-of-date, had been dropped on the floor, and made with a stranger’s bare hands?
No! Me neither.
Unfortunately, that’s what thousands of people in China, unknowingly, did.
Back in 2015, the Chinese meat suppliers for McDonald’s were secretly filmed and caught:
“Handling meat and chicken with their bare hands, taking meat that had fallen on the floor and adding it back on to the production line…and forging production dates on beef patties.” – ET2C, Lessons on the Importance of Quality Control Checks
As a result, over 2,000 McDonald’s outlets across Asia were dramatically affected. The reputation of McDonald’s and their meat supplier was irreversibly damaged, and McDonald’s saw a 7.3% drop in sales.
McDonald’s was definitely not ‘lovin it’.
If only they’d used Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) to regulate their supplier’s meat handling processes and control the quality of the produce they were delivering.
They sell 2.36 billion hamburgers annually. While at college, I estimate I made at least 200,000 when I worked for them. Every one of those burgers was a process involving many tasks. In the kitchen, we had lots of processes. They were difficult to forget, and I’d often wake up shouting, “How many nuggets do you want?!”
McDonald’s processes are continually improved and optimized to be smoother and more efficient. I once discovered a technical – yet easy – process that saved me a lot of work. What was it? At the end of the article, I’ll tell you how I used a 5 step process to complete it.
Implementing a quality management system (QMS software) is an important investment companies cannot overlook.
One Harvard Business Review study found that companies with an ISO 9001 certification have much higher rates of “corporate survival, sales, employment growth, and wage increases than a matched group of non-adopters.”
For instance, 65% of companies save $25,000 or more in costs within their first year of implementing a QMS.
Adopting a QMS software can also boost efficiency and consistency of work, increase customer satisfaction, raise product value, and reduce unnecessary costs and overall risks.
A good quality management system is all about achieving a quality-driven culture within your company, and as a result, making your product better and marketing it faster. But in order to access these benefits, it’s important that you choose the right QMS solution for you and your company.
In this Process Street article, we’ll be going over the foundation of everything you need to know before choosing your quality management system software.
Join us as we take a closer look at the success story of Kelli Segretto of K Segretto Consulting, a leading Property Management Consulting business.
In this partner spotlight, we will explore how the strategic integration of the Solutions Partners program has played a crucial role in driving K Segretto Consulting and her clients to new heights of success.
You will discover how Kelli leverages the power of Process Street to create customized workflows, setting a new standard in property management consulting.
Learn how Kelli leverages the Solutions Partners program to grow her own consultancy, along with fun facts about her personally and the workflows that have brought her the most joy.
A 2017 study from Pew Research found that more than 70% of the U.S. is scared that robots are going to take over our lives. And, while we can’t perfectly predict the emergence of a Skynet singularity, we can say with some certainty that technology is set to take over the repetitive, dehumanizing elements of our jobs instead of putting us out of work.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a strategic priority for 84% of businesses, and in some cases has been used to improve sales team efficiency by over 50%. Even I’ve used AI in the past to generate hundreds of relevant hashtags for social media posts at the click of a button.
It was once the stuff of utopian science fiction and huge enterprises, but now practically anyone can take advantage.
For this post, we will dive into 20 different applications of AI in the real world:
Imagine transforming the often-daunting world of employee onboarding into an engaging, human-centric experience.
This is exactly what we delve into on the latest episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast. Host Erin Rice, our resident people and operations star at Process Street, sits down with the trailblazing Leigh Elena Henderson. With over 20 years under her belt in corporate America, Leigh brings a whirlwind of HR insights and innovations.
Are you eager to discover the secret sauce to effective onboarding? Craving real-life stories from the HR frontlines? Or maybe you’re just keen to hear how a seasoned HR expert is reshaping the narrative of employee integration.
Either way, buckle up for an episode that’s set to revolutionize your perspective on welcoming new talent.
Podcast Introduction: Meet Leigh Elena Henderson, a seasoned HR expert.
HR Innovator Spotlight: Leigh’s journey with HR Manifesto LLC.
Icebreaker Moment: A light-hearted discussion on laundry habits.
Personal Experiences in HR: Leigh’s professional journey and passion.
Onboarding Experiences: Insights into effective & challenging onboarding processes.
First Week Priorities: The importance of connectivity in new hire integration.
Employee Engagement Strategies: Empowering new hires for success.
Remote Onboarding: Addressing the complexities and solutions.
AI in Onboarding: Exploring the potential impact of technology.
Organizational Fit and Culture: Leigh’s approach to hiring and cultural integration.
HR Besties Podcast: Introducing Leigh’s new HR-focused podcast.
Workflow documentation could have saved me from drowning in paper.
I was in the process of presenting an English lesson. A mapped-out complex presentation. You will have given your fair share of presentations if you work in a team-driven business. You’ll know a plan is required to help you be efficient, avoid error, and be impactful. In short: optimized.
54% of companies believe mapping complex processes is challenging when automating workflows.
Workflow documentation can help to edit, track, and store the documents that shape your workflows. Process Street has created this article to help you understand the topic:
