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BPI: The CIO`s Secret Weapon



By Brian P. Watson


  Table of Contents:
  1. BPI: The CIO`s Secret Weapon
  2. Overcoming Resistance
  3. BPI as Profitability Driver
  4. Some Technologies Provide Better Returns
  5. Target Departments Carefully
  6. Strong Cooperation Overcomes BPI Hurdles

Companies turn to business process improvement to enhance productivity, cut costs and boost revenues.

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BPI: The CIO`s Secret Weapon - Target Departments Carefully


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FINDING 3
Target Departments Carefully for BPI
IT units are a frequent target of BPI initiatives, but many other departments have greater success rates. Sales and service organizations, for example, should get more attention than they do; they show high change and success rates in comparison with other departments that take part in BPI more frequently. And during downturns, these departments often have received more business-process attention. In general, IT management processes tend to be among the earliest to be improved; sales, marketing and finance come later, when BPI investment is decreasing.



 
 
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