Are there any case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of Business Process Re-engineering in streamlining workflows?

Yes, there are numerous case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in streamlining workflows. For instance, Ford Motor Company implemented BPR in the 1980s to address issues of high overhead costs and inefficiency. They reengineered their procurement process, which resulted in a significant reduction in administrative overhead and an increase in efficiency. Similarly, Taco Bell reengineered their restaurant operations, shifting from food preparation in-store to centralized food preparation, which led to significant cost savings and improved service speed. These examples illustrate how BPR can dramatically improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Businesses are often focused on being "function" oriented instead of "process" oriented. When an organization is focused on function as opposed to process, complex, exhausting procedures that take up a lot of overhead are prioritized over leaner, more streamlined practices. When the organization switches to a process-oriented focus, operations become more cost-efficient and lean. From a governance and organizational viewpoint, a functional structure is hierarchical and often bureaucratic – the time it takes to brainstorm, get ideas approved, implement and test solutions can be unnecessarily dragged out. In contrast, a flat organizational structure facilitates communications and expedites decisions.

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Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)

How do you cut costs and streamline workflows that are vital to your organization? Consider business process re-engineering, a systematic overhaul to...

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