This paper examines two research questions. Firstly, is a re-engineered company a suitable platform for the subsequent application of TQM principles? Secondly, is BPR an appropriate means to transform an organisation operating along traditional lines into one which is managed using TQM principles? It is argued that these questions have been given scant attention by the academic fraternity. The ...

We demonstrate that classical Business Process Reengineering (BPR) methods can be successfully applied to Computer Aided Surgery while increasing safety and efficiency of the overall procedure through an integrated Workflow Management System. Computer guided Prostate Brachytherapy, as a sophisticated treatment by an interdisciplinary team, is perfectly suited to apply our method. Detailed sugge...

This study examines a series of relationships between information technology (IT) and business process reengineering (BPR). Specifically, it argues that those aspiring to do business process reengineering must begin to apply the capabilities of information technology. This paper provides a summary of IT roles in initiating and sustaining BPR and examines several companies that have successfully...

Business Process Reengineering is a reverse design process that allows for radical improvement in quality, service, cycle times, productivity and cost for a specific market or customer of a company. To support BPR project in the company, several methodologies are emerging, each of them focused on the analysis of the company’ Business Processes. These BPR methodologies, share one common task: mo...

The business world is improving dramatically, and Global competitiveness and the need to have competitive advantage drive companies to adopt new technologies and apply it into company’s processes. The development of information technology stimulates organizations to re-design its business processes to better support organization’s mission and reduce costs. This paper presents Crowdsourcing appr...

Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) inevitably involves change. However, modern business organizations are extremely complex. Setting improvement targets in BPR too high without considering the company’s capability and its external and internal interactions will have little chance of achieving the set targets, which means project failure. Unfortunately, forecasting of the BPR outcomes is curr...