business process reengineering

business process reengineering definition - business

business process reengineering

The rethinking and extensive redesign of a business's procedures in an effort to reduce expenses, improve quality, and enhance efficiency. Business process reengineering is similar but more extensive than total quality management, which often brings change in small increments.

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