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Business process analysis (BPA) is a key part of any technology evaluation and selection project. The first step in a business process improvement project is the analysis of existing processes through current state mapping and identification of bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to optimize.

 

When companies decide to embark on an ERP journey, we always start with this type of business process analysis. Ultra’s methodology directly addresses the best and most effective way to  begin improving your business processes. operations through detailed step-by-step evaluations.

Our methodology begins by structuring your organization’s current business processes flows in a top-down diagram. The first level of business process review identifies the top hierarchy of workflows.. At this stage, the main process users are identified, and the most knowledgeable users are interviewed.

The output of the interview is used as the main impetus for the development of business process mapping, which shows the flow of information and the interaction of the users in other departments, and the root causes of redundancies in legacy processes.

As the maps are being produced, a business process consulting team will facilitate the analysis of the business process, helping to streamline and align with your larger business goals.

Choosing the right technology is a critical step in improving your organization. We help ensure your technology selection is aligned with effective process design, fostering standardization and readiness for scaling and automation.

Choosing the right technology is a critical step in improving your organization. Talk to the experts.

Advance Your Business with Ultra Consultants: Harnessing the Advantages of Business Process Management (BPM) Consulting

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An intelligent ERP solution is the key to achieving and maintaining operational excellence, supporting production, maintaining quality and controlling costs.

Configuration Management

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Combining ERP, PLM and QMS software connects product development, supply chain and quality management.

Shop Floor Reporting

Digitized production processes enable real-time production data, informed decisions making, and proactive responses.

Supply Chain Management

Global sourcing and complex logistics require powerful tools that can scale, expand, and incorporate new technologies.

Components of a Business Process Analysis

The following are the key components of any business process management initiative:

  • Key performance metrics (KPIs)
  • Redundant processes, data, and data entry, a.k.a. “waste”
  • Value of the process
  • Problems with the process
  • Areas for improvement

Business Process Analysis Next Steps

Business process analysis is the key first step to improving your business processes. It provides the structure and information needed for the development of new processes that are more data-driven, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Ultra’s BPA methodology is placed before enterprise software selection for this very purpose – to clean up the current state, implement process improvements, and deliver a confident business case that justifies moving forward with ERP or other software.

A focus on business process improvement lays the foundation for efficient operations, reducing the need for additional resources to manage incremental demand and complex processes.

Our manufacturing clients consistently report that the tangible benefits they received through Ultra’s BPA services far outweigh the costs several times over – often realized within days or weeks.

With these factors in mind, and as independent software consultants with decades of specific experience in this sector, we encourage our clients to stay engaged in business process analysis and automation to drive ongoing improvements.

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