Understand the context
Clarify business objectives, process boundaries and intended outcomes.
BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING
Business process re-engineering examines how work is performed and considers significant process redesign to better align operations with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
01 / Understanding the framework
Business process re-engineering examines how work is performed and considers significant process redesign to better align operations with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
The requirements and practical arrangements should be interpreted in relation to the organisation’s activities, scope, interested parties, applicable obligations and intended outcomes. The appropriate standard edition and any sector-specific requirements should be confirmed before implementation planning.
02 / Key considerations
The following areas commonly require attention. Their relevance and depth depend on the selected framework and the organisation’s scope.
Clarify business objectives, process boundaries and intended outcomes.
Map current-state processes, hand-offs, bottlenecks and control points.
Develop and evaluate future-state process options with relevant stakeholders.
Plan implementation, change management, measures and ongoing process governance.
03 / A considered journey
A proportionate plan should be agreed after understanding the organisation’s scope, current practices and intended outcomes. These stages are indicative, not a guaranteed timeline or outcome.
Understand activities, boundaries, interested parties and applicable requirements.
Identify existing controls, strengths, gaps and priorities relevant to the intended framework.
Agree responsibilities and develop or improve processes and documented information where needed.
Use appropriate monitoring, internal evaluation and management review to identify improvement needs.
Address findings and understand the independent assessment or accreditation route where applicable.
04 / Scope and responsibilities
BPR scope and success measures should be agreed for each engagement. No specific financial or operational improvement is guaranteed.
Any engagement scope, delivery arrangements, consultant qualifications and applicable credentials must be confirmed before they are represented as part of a service offer.
05 / Frequently asked questions
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