Facing an uncertain economy and rising interest rates, companies of all sizes are trying to cut costs. An increasing number are using technology to improve and secure their operations, but the boost ...

There are best practices, standard operating procedures and several types of processes in the business world. Processes help maintain order and provide guidelines for a smooth workflow. They are what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Efficiency isn’t just a goal for most businesses; it’s something ...

FOCUS PDCA is a methodology for improving processes and solving problems. It allows users to maintain focus and cohesion throughout the entire methodology. It is a comprehensive approach, applicable ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced an innovation initiative with Microsoft that ...

A business’s payment strategy can be very impactful to its overall success and profitability. The importance of payment optimization goes beyond mere transaction processing to include automation, ...

Federal agencies face growing pressure to modernize outdated IT systems to meet evolving mission demands, improve service delivery and strengthen cybersecurity. But modernization must go beyond ...

While 2009 was a tough year for IT budgets, enterprises are recognizing the value that radio frequency identification technology (RFID) brings to business process efficiency, according to a recent ABI ...

Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) is a simple calculation that will define what percent of your total processing time is consumed by waste. It will also show you where that waste is and how you might try ...

A colleague who we’ll call Mr. X ordered a computer from Dell. A few days later he noticed a Dell ad in PC World offering a nearly identical machine for $300 less. Not a man to hold back, Mr. X called ...