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Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
A Process Hierarchy ensures all processes within an
organisation align to a category as part of a value chain
Process Architecture Framework
2.1 Manage product and 3.1 Understand markets, 4.1 Plan for and acquire 5.1 Develop customer care /
Process Group service portfolio customers and capabilities necessary resources customer service strategy
2.2 Develop products and 3.2 Develop marketing 4.2 Procure materials and 5.2 Plan and manage
services strategy services customer service operations
Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
These are process groups (one decimal point)
4.5 Manage
logistics and 4.6 Operate assets
warehousing
Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
These are processes (two decimal points)
Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
These are activities (three decimal points)
Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
The numbering system can continue through down to
the lowest level of detail of a process
4.4.1.3.2 Process
4.4.1.3.1 Process 4.4.1.3.3 Process
transfer out
transfer in request new connection
request
Business Process Management Master Class Source: APQC Process Classification Framework
Adopting a process architecture will provide an organisation
with the following benefits