Business process modeling
Why do organizations need
business process modeling and mapping? As companies have learned the
value of viewing business activities as a series of linked processes
instead of isolated tasks, activities and departments, they use
process modeling techniques in order to:
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Understand the true
current state before moving to future state- six sigma and process
improvement programs
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Identify and separate
types of activities in the value stream
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Enable ISO certification,
document and procedure management
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Fulfill FDA or other
government and third party requirements
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Create supply chain
partner collaboration systems
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Map business processes to
new software system functions
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Make outsourcing
decisions
:: Components of a business process model
| A
business process is composed of linked steps or functions, which
in turn are made up of tasks or activities. Identifying the
individual steps and corresponding tasks, and how they are linked
is the initial step. Understanding the linked flows between steps
identifies the event triggers and input and output involved at
each step. Each individual activity within the steps uses
resources (people, components, machinery, IT/software support,
etc.), is done at a certain frequency (hourly, daily, etc.) and
has a planned and actual duration that can be measured. The type
and attributes of the steps form the basis for creating data
collection systems, performance measurements and types of
documents and data required. |
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::
Bridgefield Group modeling methodology
Our structured approach
in modeling the as-is process and identifying gaps vs. the desired
future state is based on the purpose for defining the model (internal
requirement, external or both), timeline and internal resources
available. We typically use an iterative interview and review process
and workflow summary sheets with process owners and Subject Matter
Experts (SME). Along with analysis, we produce graphical models and
supporting documentation in both summarized and detailed formats for
use at various levels in the organization, and for acceptance by a
third party.
For more information,
please contact:
info@bridgefieldgroup.com
