For some tasks and workflows MS SharePoint is the right solution. More often than not, these instances are for less complex, departmental activities where the process or workflow is kept within a small team of workers. For example, the process of using and updating an excel spreadsheet. If there are only 3 or 4 people using and updating the information in the excel sheet then it is fairly easy to manage with SharePoint. | |
However, expanding this same process of updating and obtaining information from a single excel sheet across multiple departments or an enterprise is a recipe for disaster. The ability to manage processes, users, and applications across the enterprise is where it makes sense for a BPM suite to be implemented as it has several key functionalities:
To learn more about how to improve your business processes using SharePoint and BPM register to attend our Boston Corporate Efficiency Breakfast on June29, 2010 at the Microsoft Office in Waltham, MA. The event is free for attendees and will begin promptly at 9 am EST.
During this "Breakfast and Learn," we will show you firsthand how cost savings and productivity improvements can be made by focusing on your processes. Starting with just one process, your company can be on the path to continuous process improvement and sustainability.
Experts from Ultimus will address the following critical questions:
Relevant links:
Gartner Portals Content & Collaboration Summit: Thoughts and Reflections from Last Week's Conference
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Is Good For BPM
Mary Katherine Strupe
Marketing Coordinator
Ultimus