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Comparing Business Management Systems and the Human Body

Comparing a business management system (BMS) to the systems in the human body is a great way to bring some clarity to an otherwise confusing concept. The BMS vs. Body analogy also highlights how essential coordination and specialization are for effective operation. Here are a few ways to compare the two systems that may help you better promote a systemic approach in your organization.

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What Is A Business Management Systems?

Think of a business management system (BMS) as the body of how an organization operates, aligns with customer needs, provides value, grows and changes. It’s not just one thing - it’s a carefully orchestrated mix of processes, people, policies, and information designed to meet your company’s goals, while adapting to an ever-changing world.

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Introducing the Super Turtle Diagram

This editable bundle contains various templates, examples and instructions that are simple to understand and configure yourself. Included are the Turtle Diagram template, the Swimlane Diagram, the SIPOC Diagram, the Tu-Poc Diagram and the new Super Turtle Diagram. Additional templates are added to illustrate how process teams can use these diagrams to analyze risks, the effect of changes on process outputs, resources needed to achieve desired results, process oriented metrics, and more.

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ISO 9001, IATF 16949 James Thompson ISO 9001, IATF 16949 James Thompson

Turtle Diagrams

A "Turtle Diagram" is a quality tool used to visually display process characteristics such as inputs, outputs (expectations), criteria (metrics) and other high-level information to assist in the effective execution and improvement of key business processes.

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14 Ways to Continuously Improve Through ISO 9001 & Other Standards

Compliance management and continuous improvement does not have to be miserable work. Imagine having a friendly and knowledgeable expert by your side to guide you through your journey. That's what our ongoing support is all about. From the initial stages of formulating how to make your business more systematic, through certification and beyond, you can count on us to support your quest to get to the next level. Regardless of where you are today. And believe it or not, we will likely have a little bit of fun along the way. Seriously.

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Training Blog, Tools, Software Blog James Thompson Training Blog, Tools, Software Blog James Thompson

The Power of Custom Courses

In today's competitive business landscape, staying ahead of the curve and continuously improving operations is vital for success. Every business leader aspires to help their organization be more efficient, productive, and adaptable. One way to achieve these goals at scale is through custom course development. This blog explores how custom course development can be a game-changer for business operational improvement.

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