BPMethods Announces Availability of Its Business Process Portfolio Management System

BOSTON, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BPMethods, an inventive professional services firm innovating new ways to improve business process performance and results, today announced general availability of its unique business process portfolio management system.

The PORTFOLIO Approach™ for Continuous Process Improvement & Management provides software templates and management tools that enable organizations to classify, document and scorecard their business processes as a portfolio of strategic assets. It teaches management teams how to structure a continuous process improvement program to manage performance and outcomes, increase quality and widen profit margins. Investment and transformation can be focused on processes that create customer and shareholder value, and consolidate or decommission those that do not.

"Improving quality, profits and customer satisfaction is a constant challenge for every business," said Carl Lehmann, founder and Principal Analyst of BPMethods. "Business Process Management, or BPM, is gaining momentum as a managerial discipline that promises to bring order to such efforts," he added. "But when managers begin to research various quality management methodologies and BPM technology they quickly get overwhelmed. Many struggle with where to begin, others abandon the effort disillusioned by steep learning curves, and some buy new technology and sign consulting contracts hoping for the best without sufficient preparation to guide their decisions," noted Mr. Lehmann. "We saw this as an opportunity. Basically, most organizations need a simple way to learn what they need to know and proper tools that help them manage their efforts, before spending precious time and money on BPM technology and services."

The PORTFOLIO Approach™ includes software tools and instruction guides designed to help organizations manage processes using a Business Process Portfolio - a database that takes inventory of processes, documenting details such as activities, policies and rules, performance measures, resources and costs. It evaluates quality, effectiveness and efficiency using scorecard techniques, and classifies processes by value helping manage process lifecycles and prioritize improvement projects.

"Essentially it's 'BPM consulting-in-a-box' packed with self-help 'how-to' documents and software that do all the things a high-priced consulting firm would do," explained Mr. Lehmann. "It's an inexpensive way for companies to learn what they need to know before committing to a 'big bang' IT project or consulting contract. Companies can use it as a 'do-it-yourself' toolkit, or as a roadmap to better manage BPM technology vendors and consultancies."

The PORTFOLIO Approach™ is priced to suit limited budgets. Getting started costs roughly the same as an IT conference ticket. Download a demo version and learn more about BPMethods by visiting http://www.bpmethods.com.

About BPMethods

BPMethods is a professional services firm focused on execution. We provide management tools, "how to" guides and professional guidance helping organizations improve business process performance and results. Our products help rapidly initiate and properly manage Process Improvement Projects and Continuous Improvement Programs. Our services include On-Demand Coaching, Business-Focused Training, Business Process Portfolio Management, Process Improvement Project Management and Continuous Improvement Program Management.

CONTACT:

Carl Lehmann
BPMethods, LLC
+1.781.319.0599
[email protected]
http://www.bpmethods.com

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SOURCE BPMethods