Standard Operating Procedures
SOPS THAT WORK FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Your business can’t live—well—without them. SOPs provide your people with indispensable guidelines for operation, standardization, safety, and regulatory compliance. Creating effective SOPs and keeping them current is always a challenge—and when your business’s locations span the globe, the challenge is compounded. When formulating your international SOPs, some of the main areas […]
UNIQUE SOP CONSIDERATIONS ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Tailoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to specific industry needs is a fundamental practice in ensuring compliance and maintaining a high level of quality. The unique characteristics, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges of each industry demand a customized approach to SOP development. Industry-specific SOPs are crucial for compliance with the often complex and stringent regulations governing […]
POST-MERGER PROCESS INTEGRATION
Mergers and acquisitions present several challenges for companies engaged in these undertakings. One of the biggest is process integration, which joins the policies, standards, and work procedures of two companies with different business cultures. Savvy businesses implement a post-merger process integration plan to make the transition much easier and less complicated. It starts with plan […]
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR PROCESS CHANGES
Change Management. Continuous Improvement. Process Optimization. If you’re Googling terms like these, you’re likely researching ways to refine your company’s practices. Your business could probably use a boost, too. Whatever your reasoning, it’s a fair bet that something has got to change. While change management is an umbrella term that refers to more sweeping, top-down […]
HOW TO MEASURE KPIS ON PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
You’ve done the hard work of reviewing your business’ processes and implementing improvements wherever possible. But now that you’ve done the work, how do you accurately measure whether it’s paying off? The answer is simple: Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs for short. In this article we’ll go over what KPIs are, how you can track […]
USING DOCUMENTATION TO IMPROVE PROCESSES: A CASE STUDY
The Client: Company Growth Highlighting Need for Process Improvement With origins that reach back over a century to the time it was the first electric and gas provider in its home state, this client’s business reach grew—from serving one city to serving the entire state and beyond. The client is now a multibillion-dollar, investor-owned company […]
HOW FLOWCHARTS DOCUMENT AND IMPROVE BUSINESS PROCESSES
“Flowchart” is an umbrella term that describes various types of process diagrams whose forms follow their functions. They’re used to picture the structure of organizational operations, perpetuate company cultures and objectives, evaluate and optimize processes, manage change, and facilitate new projects. Typically utilizing simple shapes and concise text, these diagrams break down and describe business […]
DISCOVERING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
With competition booming and profit margins becoming ever tighter, companies are always looking for new ways to improve their efficiency, workflows, and internal processes. One of the most effective ways to streamline your internal processes is by developing internal process documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual process maps, flowcharts, checklists, and reference guides. […]
5 WAYS SOP DOCUMENTS CAN PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
According to recent data, only about 1.5 percent of all businesses and organizations document their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Of the few that do, only about 25 percent update them regularly. But are SOPs necessary for every business? Here, you will learn what Standard Operating Procedures are and how they function within your business. You […]
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PERFECT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written step-by-step instructions that cover an organization’s regularly occurring work processes. While this description makes them sound like simple assets to set up, SOPs take far more time and commitment to bring to fruition than many business owners realize. Likewise, they also convey far more benefits to businesses that invest […]
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