• BPM is a set of integrated, closed-loop management and analytic processes, supported by technology, that address financial as well as operational activities.
• BPM is an enabler for businesses in defining strategic goals, and then measuring and managing performance against those goals.
• Core BPM processes include financial and operational planning, consolidation and reporting, modeling, analysis, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) linked to organizational strategy.

The BPM Standards Group has also created the BPM Industry Framework Document, which includes a summary of key processes, technology and content necessary to successfully deploy BPM solutions.  Please return frequently for future developments.