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The difference between Business Decision Management and Business Process Management

Most companies are familiar with the theories of business process management (BPM). New tools are making it possible to automate process flow to maximize efficiency and increase outputs. However, business decision management (BDM) is not implemented as broadly. These two concepts are entirely separate yet complementary. Innovative organizations use both to

Giovani Lopez
15th May 2017
Release

We are excited to announce the release of ProcessMaker 3.2 BPM and Workflow Software! Having the ability to connect your BPM & Workflow Software to external systems is a clear way of optimizing how your company operates. In this new version, we have added the Connector Library. Well, actually the library

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BPM Tool Comparison: Cloud-Ready Workflow Management Software Compared

Julia Saunders
21st Apr 2017
BPM

Cloud-ready BPM software isn’t one-size-fits-all. It should complement your business, goals, and industry to fit your needs. In this BPM tool comparison of cloud-ready workflow management software solutions, we compare three solutions head-to-head. The following ranking criteria is based on what is important in BPM software and workflow software. These rankings

Business Process Management vs. Project Management: Differences You Need to Know

Brian Reale
5th Apr 2017
BPM

Whether your company is ramping up or you have been in business for many years, creating efficient workflows to accomplish core objectives should be a priority. After all, how you get the job done directly relates to the quality of your product, the speed of production, and the cost of

Brian Reale
21st Mar 2017
BPM

The anticipation has been building for the release of ProcessMaker v3.2 which is now only a couple weeks away. There is a lot of reason for all the anticipation. V3.2 is a big release for ProcessMaker for three main reasons: Quality, Connectivity, and Reporting. Let’s first talk about the first reason – Quality.

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Improving Business Efficiency with Process Mapping Techniques

Every business has thousands of processes, from filing paperwork to manufacturing products. However, the vast majority of these processes are undocumented. New hires learn processes from tenured employees. Any adjustments to workflow are passed along by word of mouth. While this method of managing processes may appear effective, there is

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Business Process Automation: Where to Begin

Julia Saunders
4th May 2017
Automation

Simply stated, business process automation increases consistency, improves quality, and reduces the likelihood of rework. Instead of spending time manually tracking task completion, you can rely on business process automation to handle workflow so you can focus on core functions of production. However, even those who are convinced of these

HR Onboarding Solutions: Employee Onboarding with Workflow Management

Brian Reale
13th Apr 2017
Workflow

In today’s tight labor market, your staffing department is working overtime to source top talent. There simply aren’t enough skilled workers to meet demand. However, filling positions is just the beginning. Once candidates accept an offer, the onboarding process starts – and many companies aren’t prepared. New hires go through an

Key Features to Consider When Choosing Workflow Design Software

Brian Reale
30th Mar 2017
Workflow

Business process management (BPM) software is supposed to make our lives easier, but the wrong software just complicates things. To reach your business goals, you will need software that thoroughly supports your overall business workflow. After all, the workflow design software you choose affects your business as a whole, not

Lukas Larnholt
24th Oct 2016
Training

The ProcessMaker Training Team work hard all year to bring enriching training events to all our customers around the world. We just completed our week’s training event in the idyllic Cotswolds, United Kingdom. During the training, along with our core syllabus, our delegates got to learn all about the cool new features in ProcessMaker