What Is Business Process Management (BPM)?

Before diving too deep, it’s helpful to understand what to look for in a business process management software offering. Check for the following in a BPM software:

1. Deep functionality
2. Low-code capabilities and ease of implementation
3. Scalability
4. Security
5. Ease of use

1. Deep Functionality

You need a solution that is as robust and intricate as your BPM strategy. Basic, bare-bones solutions simply don’t cut it in the long term for growing corporations. Be sure that the solution you find will be able to do the heavy lifting even as you add processes.

2. Low-Code Capabilities and Ease of Implementation

While it should be powerful enough to handle a number of situations and processes, your BPM solution should also be easy to implement. It should be usable by executives even if they don’t have a coding background. This makes it easier on the executives and also on the IT department. It’s no surprise that 76% of IT leaders believe that low-code tools will have a transformational or substantial impact on their partnerships with the business. If you’re building on a platform, find low-code opportunities that will enable you to tailor a solution around your needs.

3. Scalability

Getting processes implemented and running smoothly consistently means growth. And 56% of midsize businesses say scaling technology for growth is critical to their ability to grow. So if you’re beginning to scale your business, you need a solution that can grow with you.

4. Security

The processes that run your business should be kept private, particularly where sensitive data and information are involved. Find a BPM solution that’s trusted by large enterprises. Talk to your peers and do your due diligence to find the right cloud solution, especially when security is at stake.

5. Ease of Use

If a software has robust functionality but is completely illogical and difficult to use, it won’t be that effective. With that in mind, there is at least a small learning curve with almost any solution. Find software that’s easy on the user. The best BPM solutions will even offer expert support to help you become familiar with a solution.