Process World Feed https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/ Process World Feed. en-us Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:49:01 +0000 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:49:01 +0000 hr@cmwlab.com Top 10 Benefits of Business Process Management (BPM) in 2025 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/benefits-of-business-process-management/ Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to optimizing a company’s workflow for increased effectiveness, reliability, and understanding. You try to improve the systems that run your business so that it works more efficiently and profitably. These days, such understanding of the importance of business process management and more specifically the advantages of business process management is crucial for success. By continuously improveing processes, companies can gain a competitive edge.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:27:00 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/benefits-of-business-process-management/ 4 Workforce Related Processes That Can Be Automated In Any Business https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/4-workforce-related-processes-that-can-be-automated-in-any-business/ With new technologies steadily emerging, the way workforce processes are managed by businesses has evolved. Technology adoption in business processes has often been motivated by an aim to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing operating costs. When done right, this can simplify and optimize the workflows of almost any business.

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:14:47 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/4-workforce-related-processes-that-can-be-automated-in-any-business/ What is Visual Workflow Management and How Can It Help Your Business? https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-visual-workflow-management-and-how-can-it-help-your-business/ Visual workflow management is a technique, and it is adaptable to any organizational setup. One essential component of visual workflow management is developing processes that can be visualized from a “top view,” so that all steps in a process can be seen at once. It’s similar to how a flowchart works, but better because you can build automated steps into visual workflows.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:18:59 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-visual-workflow-management-and-how-can-it-help-your-business/ How to Deal with a Bottleneck in Business Process https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-a-bottleneck-in-business-process/ A bottleneck is a frustrating and troublesome element that many businesses will face. Basically, a bottleneck is a part in a business process where, for whatever reason, there is a delay in the progression of the process. Not only does this mean less efficient operations, but it can also cost the business money. It is easy to see why avoiding and quickly addressing bottlenecks in business operations is so important.

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:06:44 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-a-bottleneck-in-business-process/ Top Workflow Management System Trends and Features https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-system-trends-features/ New year has come and we believe it is the right time to get insight into workflow management system trends shaping 2022 and suggesting valuable ideas for improving your business effectiveness. Recent years it has become common for CIOs to delve into workflow management through the lens of digital transformation, which is all about ensuring your business is ready to welcome the future and succeed.

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:23:01 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-system-trends-features/ 5 Ways Workflow Analysis Helps Your Business https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/5-ways-workflow-analysis-helps-your-business/ workflow monitoring is necessary so that business processes continually meet the needs of a competitive marketplace. The first step in accomplishing this is workflow analysis, so you can accurately evaluate current workflows. Workflow analysis basically includes continuous workflow monitoring, analysis of individual steps in workflow automation processes, and how those steps are connected to each other. Sometimes a single change in one part of a process can accelerate (or slow down) subsequent parts of a process. Workflow analysis benefits businesses in numerous ways. Read on for 5 of the most important of those ways. ]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:32:40 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/5-ways-workflow-analysis-helps-your-business/ Business Process Analysis: From Definition to Examples https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/business-process-analysis-from-definition-to-examples/ Business process analysis is an important and not well-understood aspect of business management. The term refers to a set of methods used to track and learn about the efficiency of various business processes. It is a means by which one can determine how well their strategic planning is working and how well they are meeting any set goals.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:55:04 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/business-process-analysis-from-definition-to-examples/ Business Rules Engine and Workflow Engine – Difference https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/business-rules-engine-and-workflow-engine/ When looking into automation and the use of software to manage basic business tasks, it is easy to get bogged down in complicated language. Some people use different terms, well, differently. Business rules engines and workflow engines are two of the most important aspects to automating business functions and while some use the terms as if they mean the same thing, they do not and the difference is important.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:24:22 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/business-rules-engine-and-workflow-engine/ What is procurement and how to keep it effective? https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-procurement/ Procurement process flows are one of the most vital aspects of business and where far too much room for error can happen when data and processes are managed manually. With automation software, this process can be streamlined and errors reduced or eliminated.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:48:36 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-procurement/ Top 3 Tips for Better Accounts Receivable Invoices https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/top-3-tips-better-accounts-receivable-invoices/ For a business owner, accounts receivable is one of the most important company metrics and also one of the more confusing ones. It refers to outstanding balances owed to a business by other parties. Where possible, payees expect payment at the time a service or a product is provided, but businesses often have some form of financing that allows a customer or a client to carry a balance which is to be paid off over time. We can think of this as a quasi IOU from a customer or a client to a business.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:51:36 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/top-3-tips-better-accounts-receivable-invoices/ How Does Digital Workflow Software Work? https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-does-digital-workflow-software-work/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:12:50 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-does-digital-workflow-software-work/ 11 Features Your BPM System Needs in 2019 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/features-your-bpm-system-needs/ Business process management (BPM) lets your organization have a systematic way of making workflows more effective, efficient, and adaptable. Business processes are activities that are designed to accomplish specific organizational goals, and the right BPM system can help make 2019 your best year yet.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:58:48 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/features-your-bpm-system-needs/ How Workflow Simulation Can Benefit Your Business https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-workflow-simulation-can-benefit-your-business/ Workflow simulation is self-descriptive: it is the simulation of the steps of a work process from end to end. Users of simulation in business report high relevance of this approach for analyzing workflows. Meanwhile experts highlight that it is mostly focused on initial design of a workflow and less suitable for operational decision making and continuous workflow improvement. Here we describe benefits of a workflow simulation software for reliable support of operational decision in the context of workflow management. It can be particularly valuable when you have a workflow that you want to change, but you want to test out changes before putting them into everyday practice. Of course, the more accurately a workflow simulation mirrors the actual process it simulates, the more valuable it can be.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:23:14 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-workflow-simulation-can-benefit-your-business/ Process Automation Basics for Dummies https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/process-automation-basics-dummies/ Every business needs an automated software to handle daily repeated tasks, whether small scale or large scale. Process automation or automation system is used to automatically control a process such as chemical, oil refineries, manufacturing, and other industries.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2019 14:24:52 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/process-automation-basics-dummies/ What is ESM? When ITSM Spreads in Other Departments https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-esm/ Over the course of net surfing for software solutions pertaining to IT management services, you are sure to come across a number of terms like ITSM or ESM more than once or twice. IT being the diverse field that it is, is full of acronyms that if unfamiliar with can be quite confusing.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 13:52:55 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-esm/ Rapid Development: 5 Steps to Agile Workflow App https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/rapid-development-5-steps-agile-workflow-app/
When building software, there are factors that developers consider such as design, functionality and integrating other features that will essentially present it to its users with a refreshing look. That is one of the reasons why building software needs good development models from the design, which people will attest in the appraisal or criticize with feedbacks. That is where Rapid Development comes into play. There are two of the best and most popular Rapid Development, the Agile and the RAD. We shall be discussing briefly what this rapid development means in essence.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:22:24 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/rapid-development-5-steps-agile-workflow-app/ Why Workflow Process Mapping is So Important https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/why-workflow-process-mapping-is-so-important/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:02:51 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/why-workflow-process-mapping-is-so-important/ Reasons Why Your Accounting Firm Needs Accounting Workflow Software https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/accounting-workflow-software/ The term ‘workflow’ is one often disregarded and not emphasized on as much as it should be. At the heart of any proper and successful business or organization, however, this is a very necessary tool needed to keep things going as they should as well as help maintain the health and working of the firm.

]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:26:16 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/accounting-workflow-software/ 5 Ways to Select the Right Process for Automation Pilot https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/5-ways-to-select-the-right-process-for-automation-pilot/ Denis Kotov, ABPMP – Russian Chapter member, acknowledged BPM expert

After you wrapped your mind around definition of business process and benefits of process automation, it is time to select the right process to jump start your automation. We know the best 5 ways to do this and have 6 general recommendations. Read ahead to learn what is the difference of each way and understand which one is likely to be the solution to your particular challenge.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:27:17 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/5-ways-to-select-the-right-process-for-automation-pilot/ Understanding DMS Workflows and Unlocking Their Potential (2024-2025) https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/understanding-dms-workflow-and-getting-the-most-out-of-it/ The way that we deal with documents is going through a revolutionary change. As businesses transfer even deeper into the virtual realm, the capability to handle and optimize document processes efficiently has now become a critical requirement. Central to these advancements is the DMS workflow. This well-defined framework provides not only effectiveness and compliance but also helps cope with the very competitive environment in the market.

In the event that your firm stores and retrieves significant documents such as invoices, contracts, or compliance documents, taking a step toward greater understanding of document management workflows might just be what you need to achieve an operational breakthrough. This guide will assist you in identifying the most significant components, advantages, and trends that will influence the next generation of document workflows and will give practical recommendations to businesses up to 2024-2025.

What Is a DMS Workflow?

DMS workflows are defined processes that relates to the design, administration, orchestration, and archiving of documents in a DMS. These automated processes minimize the movement of the documents through its stages, enabling an enhanced performance in activities like approvals, tracking, and compliance to regulations.

For example, imagine uploading a contract into your system. A document upload workflow solution ensures it’s routed to the right team for review, while version control monitors any adjustments. Once approved, it’s securely archived for later retrieval—all without manual micromanagement.

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:54:37 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/understanding-dms-workflow-and-getting-the-most-out-of-it/ What is Property Management Software – Benefits and Disadvantages? https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/property-management-software-benefits-disadvantages/ Advanced technologies change the way property managers’ deal with different property-related management tasks. More and more satisfied property managers state that using property management software changed the way they work and perceive property management.

What is property management software? Simply put, it is a program specially created for property managers with the aim of helping them manage all aspects of working with both residential and commercial properties.

Key property management functions are now sublimed in single software. Those include:

  • Trust accounting
  • Maintenance
  • Inspection
  • Communication
  • Reporting
  • Designing organizational changes.

A huge amount of property management solutions are available at the market and the same solution doesn’t work for every business. CMW Lab provides a proven web-based platform — CMW Tracker — that enables landlords and real estate professionals to design their unique property management apps with drag-and-drop simplicity and get them running quickly. Read on for better idea about this solution and get 30-day trial to check it in action.

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For who is the CMW Tracker designed?

When trying to fully answer the “What is property management software” question, it is important to understand who the CMW Tracker is designed for. CMW Tracker software is specially designed for managers of different types of properties, from single apartments to vast complexes and commercial facilities, as well as landlords and real estate professionals and managers. Small and middle-size business owners in the real-estate sector, as well as heads of department in large companies, will greatly benefit from this versatile property management software. CMW Lab offers a trial version upon request.

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Advantages of using CMW Tracker property management software

Alike each tool, property management software has its advantages and disadvantages. What is property management software’s greatest advantage? Hundreds of satisfied users state that automated property management workflows and the ability to track all trust account transactions are the greatest advantages of this software.

Property Management

Workflow management is a very versatile term and this software allows automated processing of rental applications, tenant screening, property inspection-related operations, lease operations and management of invoices, approvals management, preparing financial reports and other forms and documents. Here is an example of property management workflow designed in CMW Tracker:

When analyzing the benefits of using property management software we can’t but mention process automation. One of the key areas is rental tracking. The software can automatically remind landlords of payment deadlines and contract updates, which minimizes the risk of late payments and misunderstandings. Lease management is another important aspect. Systems can store all documents in digital format, making it easy to find the information you need and track changes to the lease terms. The software can also automatically calculate rent, utilities, and fines, and generate invoices for tenants. This avoids errors and speeds up the invoicing process.

With property management software you can significantly improve communications. The integration of built-in messengers into the platform allows landlords and tenants to easily and quickly communicate, exchange information and resolve emerging issues in real time. Chatbots with 24/7 instant answers to frequently asked questions, provide users with convenient access to the information they need about rental terms, payment schedules, and more. Additionally, effective notification systems ensure that all parties remain informed of important events such as scheduled meetings, payment deadlines, and scheduled inspections.

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Furthermore, property management software will benefit your business as it:

  • Reduces add-ons
  • Saves time
  • Minimizes the administration costs
  • Represents a centralized, efficient document platform
  • Facilitates managing orders
  • Allows creating user-tailored property management forms
  • Saves money
  • Provides insight into daily managerial tasks
  • Provides real-time coordination between multiple users
  • Facilitates delegating work and keeping up with the deadlines
  • Notification and alert feature
  • Improves communication between the employees and colleagues by introducing task discussions
  • Facilitates the owner-tenant communication
  • Decreases chances of misunderstanding and disputes
  • Organizes your trust account audit data
  • Automatizes daily operational workflow
  • Automatizes finances and maintenance.

In addition, as this is a cloud-based software, it is also:

  • Cheaper than the server-based software
  • It provides automatic backups
  • It has increased flexibility and efficiency
  • Impeccable accessibility
  • Scalability
  • Remote-access option
  • Integration with other software and channel managers
  • Accessible from different devices.

Integration Capabilities of Property Management Software with CRM, Accounting Systems, and Payment Gateways

Property management software is a one-stop solution for all property management-related actions and is supported by various other related systems to carry out smoother and more convenient operations. It has become vital to know about the integration capabilities that an ideal property management software shows with other essential AI-powered systems related to a property, such as CRM, accounting systems, payment gateways, service providers, and other regulatory authorities.

CRM integration

CRM is another essential real estate tool that acts as a core part of property management software. CRMs can integrate with property management software to pull all financial information and lease deals in near real time. 

CRMs can offer the most valuable information for the marketing team to use. By understanding tenant information, CRMs can help with tailored messages that are both authentic and sincere, targeted to help attract leads from the right tenant mix. Additionally, the CRM data holds value with financial institutional assurance for lease-up, rent roll integrity, and other important indicators ensuring that the investment is a good one. For a CRM to function properly, it should be integrated with a property management software system in place.

Accounting systems integration

Integrating property management software with accounting systems is essential in today’s business environment because it provides a unified information space and increases the operational efficiency of the enterprise. With integration, companies can effectively manage financial accounting, rental payment management, reporting and other real estate-related tasks, as well as avoid data isolation and speed up decision-making based on holistic information. This helps reduce costs, improve the accuracy of financial reporting and ensure more transparent property management.

Payment Gateways

Integration with payment gateways allows for fast and secure processing of payments from tenants. Automated systems accept payments through various channels, including credit cards and e-wallets, making the process more convenient for customers and improving cash flow.

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Practical Tips for Choosing Property Management Software

When choosing property management software, it is important to consider several key criteria to achieve the best result. We’ve listed the main things you should pay attention to below:

  1. Scalability. Make sure the software can grow with your business and easily adapt to the increase in property management volumes. 
  2. Maintenance & updates. Choose only those solutions that offer a variety of technical support options and regular updates to ensure that your data is safe and up-to-date.
  3. Provider’s reputation. Study reviews, paying attention to the quality of service and its effectiveness in reality. 
  4. Cost. Don’t forget about the hidden costs such as training, technical support, and updates. 

The opportunity to demo the software before buying is a must. This will give you an idea of its functionality and ease of use, which is a decisive factor for successful property management.

Disadvantages of using a property management software

Disadvantages of property management software installation result from the inadequate use or picking the wrong system for your business. Those include:

  • Time-consuming if you choose the wrong system. Make sure you analyze your own business, the scope of the projects you lead and work on and decide on the type of the property management system which will suit you the best. If you are running a small business, choosing a simple, user-friendly interface PMS is the best option.
  • Might seem expensive for a small business. However, the system will pay off within less than a year as it will literally start making money for you. The investment is worth the expense in the long run.
  • Training (cost and time). This depends on the readiness of your staff to learn. However, the software is user-friendly and everyone should be able to learn how to use it within a week.

Future trends and innovations in property management

The future of property management promises to be exciting, thanks to the introduction of advanced technologies such as:

  • the Internet of Things (IoT), 
  • artificial intelligence (AI), 
  • machine learning (ML). 

These innovations will streamline processes, improve customer service, and increase the efficiency of building operations. For example, IoT devices can monitor the health of infrastructure in real time, providing data for predictive analytics, which will significantly reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.

In addition, the growing role of sustainability and ESG factors is becoming an integral part of property management strategies. Investors and companies are increasingly considering environmental and social aspects, which opens up new horizons for discussed software. Technologies such as AI can help analyze the carbon footprint of properties, optimize energy consumption, and implement solutions to reduce environmental impact.

User experience & Interface

An intuitive interface allows users to quickly adapt to the system, minimizing training time and reducing the likelihood of errors. 

Software developers understand the importance of user support and provide a variety of resources to ensure successful implementation of the system. There are detailed training courses available in the form of webinars and videos, which allows each employee to undergo training at a convenient time. In addition, technical support available by phone and online chats ensures quick resolution of problems that arise during the work with the program.

Documentation, including user guides and FAQs, complements training and support, allowing users to independently find answers to frequently asked questions. In this way, an emphasis on an intuitive interface and comprehensive support contribute to the creation of an effective and productive workflow.

In conclusion, there are more pros than cons related to property management software. The disadvantages such as price and training should be observed as investments that will pay off within a short period of time. The advantages of the correct choice and use of property management software lead to more free time for other tasks, efficient task delegating, improved communication and organized documentation. Automated workflows and trust account transaction control are its strongest assets.

Try the risk-free trial version of the software and experience utmost flexibility while working from a café, a mountain house or your home while your personal CMW Tracker assistant does half of the work for you.

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Helena Haidu is an Online Marketing Manager at CMWlab. and a passionate advocate for empowering executive managers onward to workflow automation and running their businesses efficiently.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:13:32 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/property-management-software-benefits-disadvantages/ 4 Tips for Creating an Effective Workflow Model https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/4-tips-for-creating-an-effective-workflow-model/
Read on for effective workflow management tips and get risk-free trial of CMW Tracker to put tips into practice and boost your business effectivity right away.
]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:08:15 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/4-tips-for-creating-an-effective-workflow-model/ Tired of Tracking Stuff in Excel? Try the Workflow Tool That Works! https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/stop-tracking-stuff-in-excel/ Microsoft® Excel™ is the default business tool in many companies thanks to breadth of its functionality and incredible flexibility. Over the years Excel users have leveraged its functionality to solve a wide range of challenges. For example, MS Excel is widely used for managing tasks and projects, tracking progress in Excel is also a widely spread practice. Have you ever thought of creating a workflow in Excel? A lot of people struggle to create Excel approval workflow and give up on trying one day.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 12:57:43 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/stop-tracking-stuff-in-excel/ How-to Manage Multiple Tasks https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/manage-multiple-tasks/ How many times during the day do we multitask? We are so used to multitasking that we most probably do not even count. The problem is that unstructured work on parallel tasks often brings significant productivity loss that effects on all our daily activities and results generally. Some of the negative consequences of multitasking are:

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:07:10 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/manage-multiple-tasks/ How to Create a Winning Workflow Diagram https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-create-a-winning-workflow-diagram/ A workflow diagram visually depicts steps and actions that define a process and how it should be accomplished. It shows how data and tasks flow through the steps, whether this is accomplished by humans or by machines, and it also shows under which conditions the process is allowed to continue forward. The flowchart is an example of a workflow diagram, but it’s not the only way workflows can be visualized.


]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:31:43 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-create-a-winning-workflow-diagram/ BPM Core: Workflow, Process Analysis and Execution https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/bpm-core-workflow-process-analysis-execution/ BPM Core software  is a modern low-code platform for building and running business applications. It provides declarative tools for workflow modeling and automation. The key platform capabilities include task management, workflow and business process setup and management, case management, as well as following execution and analysis. Users are able to capture a great deal of business data that they may not be able to capture otherwise. What’s more is that the software is fully configurable, which means IT and non-technical users can design and execute the desired business processes as they are needed. ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:18:36 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/bpm-core-workflow-process-analysis-execution/ Work Automation: Mix and Match Cases, Processes and Projects https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/work-automation-mix-match-cases-processes-projects/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:41:29 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/work-automation-mix-match-cases-processes-projects/ Workflow Management Software vs BPM Software – Selection Tips https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-software-vs-bpm-software-selection-tips/ business automation and process optimization. Workflow Management systems (WMS) enable data and document management along the whole cycle of the business process and facilitate collaboration across departments and offices. Such software is essential for quickly developing companies as it ensures precise activity tracking, visibility into delayed tasks and fully digital data and document management. A Workflow Management system is also the first choice software for those on the way from Outlook-based activity tracking towards a more system-driven approach. ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:13:57 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-software-vs-bpm-software-selection-tips/ Workflow management solution – a key to company’s success https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-solution-a-key-to-companys-success/ In their daily operation, both large corporations and small startups often face the same problems. Typical problems for all of them are manual task management, lost, duplicated or incomplete information and untraceable document versioning and activity context. All of them can be solved with the right software that automates manual processes and connects people, tasks and data in a unified working environment.

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:29:25 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/workflow-management-solution-a-key-to-companys-success/ Why Case Management is an essential part of BPM https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/why-case-management-is-an-essential-part-of-bpm/ When we start talking about technology, Digital Transformation seems to be the most prevalent topic among executives. Each day the world is becoming more digital with industries ranging from construction to healthcare further relying on technology. The growing presence of “Internet of Things”, where mobility seems to permeate every single part of the business cycle, has had a large effect on enterprises and corporate culture.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:38:43 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/why-case-management-is-an-essential-part-of-bpm/ On the down low: Why CIOs should care about Low Code https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/on-the-down-low-why-cios-should-care-about-low-code/ In one of his latest articles, Anatoly Belaychuk reviews the essence of Low Code and what does it mean for both the end user and large enterprises. With the currently evolving BPMS (Business Process Management Software) one can depict the core part of business logic in BPMN diagram, design a data model with Entity-Relation Diagram, this way allowing business analyst and business stakeholders to stay in the game through the true agile application development process. This perfectly coincides with the popular trend of “mobility first” where the majority of population are computer and smartphone users. In his article, Anatoly addresses how the new enterprises are changing the face of business and how forward looking BPMS vendors are changing their approach to software development.

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]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:47:30 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/on-the-down-low-why-cios-should-care-about-low-code/ How Enterprises can Handle Changes in BPM https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-enterprises-can-handle-changes-in-bpm/ In a recent article by Anatoly Belaychuk, Comindware BPM evangelist reflects on what does the “digital disruption” mean for business and how can the large enterprises deal with the changing landscape. Anatoly argues that although business has always been a “human endeavor” by replacing a person with a robot or software, to be precise, one gets not only an increase in productivity but also a significant reduction of costs. Due to the drastic change in the business environment the author looks into what does it fundamentally mean for a business to be digital. Once we understand that we can answer the main question, which is how can a conventional enterprise go through digital transformation and achieve success.


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]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:16:53 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-enterprises-can-handle-changes-in-bpm/ How to Embrace Business Process Optimization and Succeed https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-embrace-business-process-optimization-and-succeed/

]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2016 14:38:31 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-embrace-business-process-optimization-and-succeed/ Easy Workflow Software: It Just Works https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/easy-workflow-software-it-just-works/ easy workflow software system is not possible.
]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:22:34 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/easy-workflow-software-it-just-works/ Automate and Optimize with an Enterprise Workflow Software https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/automate-and-optimize-with-an-enterprise-workflow-software/ tasks to be automated in the workplace. With enterprise workflow, documents or processes can be automatically routed to the responsible parties at the proper time. In some cases, for instance, documents may be transferred physically from one user to the next. In others, documents may exist and be routed electronically, removing paper from the process altogether.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:45:52 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/automate-and-optimize-with-an-enterprise-workflow-software/ Top BPM System Trends for 2015 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/top-bpm-system-trends-for-2015/ BPM systems in 2015 will take the concept to levels not seen before. Of course, BPM advances every year, because continuous improvement and transformation is a key concept of BPM, so it only makes sense that BPM itself would be on a continuous improvement track.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:45:55 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/top-bpm-system-trends-for-2015/ What Is End-To-End Process https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-end-to-end-process/
Some people believe it means a process spanning through the organization from one end to another. However, it’s rather the description of a cross-functional process.

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:39:03 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/what-is-end-to-end-process/ 5 Approval Workflows You Can Automate With Comindware Tracker https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/approval-workflows-you-can-automate-with-our-software/ One thing that differentiates solo entrepreneurships from their bigger business counterparts is the simplicity of the approval process – if there, indeed, is a process involved. Because the business is all yours, no partners, board of directors or investors to consider, approval generally means your stamp of approval and the ball is ready to roll.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:30:59 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/approval-workflows-you-can-automate-with-our-software/ First Impression of the Industry Thought Leader – Comindware Tracker https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/first-impression-industry-thought-leader-comindware-tracker/ Nathaniel Palmer, to give a detailed review of Comindware Tracker.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2015 13:11:24 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/first-impression-industry-thought-leader-comindware-tracker/ How to transform your Outlook into a workflow system https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-transform-your-outlook-into-a-workflow-system/ “I want to work with workflow tasks from Microsoft Outlook. Is it possible?”

Andrey Yanchenko, Head of Sales Engineering at NetCracker.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:21:29 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/how-to-transform-your-outlook-into-a-workflow-system/ Functional and Process Management: Tools Support https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/functional-process-management-tools-support/
Let’s start with the functional management. First, there are standalone applications – accounting, warehouse, product lifecycle management (PLM), advanced planning & scheduling (APS), etc. targeted to specific departments. Historically, these applications have appeared first as the earliest form of management was functional management.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:11:37 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/functional-process-management-tools-support/ Processes vs. Projects vs. Functions https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/processes-vs-projects-vs-functions/  first article we described how the division of labor increases productivity of an individual employee yet, at the same time, creates a disconnect between departments reducing the company’s effectiveness.

These problems arise when the company grows. As long as the founder is in charge, and the number of employees is limited, the mutual understanding and motivation among managers is sufficient to limit “friction” to a minimum. Then, e.g. a new ambitious sales director comes onboard to reorganize the sales department.  The changes might be positive overall, but the former mutual understanding with the director of Manufacturing is no longer there, leading to tensions, that evolve in a search for a “scapegoat” in meetings with the CEO.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:06:33 +0000 https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/processes-vs-projects-vs-functions/ How the Division of Labor Lowers Productivity https://www.cmwlab.com/blog/division-labor-lowers-productivity/ It’s all because of Adam Smith! Wasn’t he the one who introduced the division of labor? What, he didn’t invent it but simply described it? Anyway, it’s the phenomenon that we are going to talk about, not the person.

It happens all the time: as soon as we find a solution for a problem, the solution becomes a problem itself. The division of labor is not an exception: it increases the productivity indeed, but it also decreases in other cases.

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