Value stream process management approach and web-site
First Claim
1. A method for implementing a process approach to business management of a business utilizing a web-based computer server system, wherein said method comprises:
- defining an enterprise value stream process management (EVSPM) model that incorporates cross-functional integration of a plurality of processes implemented at a plurality of levels within the business;
dynamically storing the EVSPM model, and metrics and data relating to each process, in a server database; and
analyzing business performance utilizing the computer server system.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for implementing a process approach to business management utilizing a web-based computer server system. The method includes creating a list of major business deliverables that significantly influence primary categories of cash flow across enterprise boundaries. The major business deliverables define an enterprise value stream process management (EVSPM) model that incorporates cross-functional integration of a plurality of business processes. The enterprise process model is dynamically stored in a server database. Additionally, the method includes defining at least one metric for each process, dynamically storing the metrics in the server database, and utilizing the metrics to prioritize business improvements. Furthermore, the method includes utilizing the server system to track a project schedule and performance such that the business improvement priorities are maintained.
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1. A method for implementing a process approach to business management of a business utilizing a web-based computer server system, wherein said method comprises:
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defining an enterprise value stream process management (EVSPM) model that incorporates cross-functional integration of a plurality of processes implemented at a plurality of levels within the business;
dynamically storing the EVSPM model, and metrics and data relating to each process, in a server database; and
analyzing business performance utilizing the computer server system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A web-based system for implementing a process approach to business management utilizing an enterprise value stream process management EVSPM model, said system comprising:
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at least one client system comprising a browser;
at least one database for storing data and information; and
a server system coupled to said client system and said database, wherein said server system is adapted to;
dynamically store the EVSPM model in said database;
dynamically store metrics and data relating to a plurality of business processes defined by the EVSPM model in the database, wherein the business processes include top level processes and lower level processes; and
provide cross-functional integration of the processes by creating data links between the EVSPM model, process metrics, and process data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for implementing a process approach to business management utilizing a web-based computer server system, wherein said method comprises:
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creating a list of major business deliverables that significantly influence primary categories of cash flow across enterprise boundaries;
utilizing the major business deliverables to define an enterprise value stream process management (EVSPM) model that incorporates cross-functional integration of a plurality of processes implemented at a plurality of levels within the business;
dynamically storing the enterprise process model in a server database;
defining at least one metric for each process, wherein the metrics are used to monitor performance of each process;
dynamically storing the metrics in the server database;
prioritizing business improvements; and
utilizing the server system to track a project schedule and performance such that the business improvement priorities are maintained. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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