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PCF Category
- 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy (1284)
- 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision (512)
- 1.1.1 Assess the external environment (55)
- 1.1.1.1 Analyze and evaluate competition (10)
- 1.1.1.2 Identify economic trends (12)
- 1.1.1.3 Identify political and regulatory issues (2)
- 1.1.1.4 Assess new technology innovations (2)
- 1.1.1.5 Analyze demographics (4)
- 1.1.1.6 Identify social and cultural changes (4)
- 1.1.1.7 Identify ecological concerns (6)
- 1.1.1.1 Analyze and evaluate competition (10)
- 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and wants (112)
- 1.1.3 Perform internal analysis (224)
- 1.1.4 Establish strategic vision (26)
- 1.1.1 Assess the external environment (55)
- 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision (512)
- 1.2 Develop business strategy (428)
- 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement (8)
- 1.2.2 Evaluate strategic options to achieve the objectives (26)
- 1.2.3 Select long-term business strategy (7)
- 1.2.4 Coordinate and align functional and process strategies (58)
- 1.2.5 Create organizational design (structure, governance, reporting, etc.) (187)
- 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure (4)
- 1.2.5.2 Perform job-specific roles mapping and value-added analyses (8)
- 1.2.5.3 Develop role activity diagrams to assess hand-off activity (12)
- 1.2.5.4 Perform organization redesign workshops (6)
- 1.2.5.5 Design the relationships between organizational units (13)
- 1.2.5.6 Develop role analysis and activity diagrams for key processes (15)
- 1.2.5.8 Migrate to new organization (9)
- 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure (4)
- 1.2.6 Develop and set organizational goals (10)
- 1.2.7 Formulate business unit strategies (3)
- 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement (8)
- 1.3 Manage strategic initiatives (113)
- 2.1 Manage product and service portfolio (222)
- 2.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against market opportunities (2)
- 2.1.2 Define product/service development requirements (91)
- 2.1.3 Perform discovery research (15)
- 2.1.4 Confirm alignment of product/service concepts with business strategy (12)
- 2.1.5 Manage product and service life cycle (28)
- 2.1.6 Manage product and service master data (1)
- 2.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against market opportunities (2)
- 2.2 Develop products and services (202)
- 2.2.1 Design, build, and evaluate products and services (91)
- 2.2.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project (8)
- 2.2.1.2 Prepare high-level business case and technical assessment (1)
- 2.2.1.3 Develop product/service design specifications (6)
- 2.2.1.4 Document design specifications (1)
- 2.2.1.6 Build prototypes (1)
- 2.2.1.8 Conduct in-house product/service testing and evaluate feasibility (1)
- 2.2.1.9 Identify design/development performance indicators (1)
- 2.2.1.10 Collaborate on design with suppliers and contract manufacturers (3)
- 2.2.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project (8)
- 2.2.2 Test market for new or revised products and services (14)
- 2.2.3 Prepare for production (5)
- 2.2.1 Design, build, and evaluate products and services (91)
- 4.1 Plan for and acquire necessary resources (Supply Chain Planning) (240)
- 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies (70)
- 4.1.2 Manage demand for products and services (37)
- 4.1.3 Create materials plan (20)
- 4.1.4 Create and manage master production schedule (10)
- 4.1.5 Plan distribution requirements (20)
- 4.1.5.3 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at destination (1)
- 4.1.5.6 Manage collaborative replenishment planning (2)
- 4.1.5.8 Calculate destination dispatch plan (1)
- 4.1.5.9 Manage dispatch plan attainment (1)
- 4.1.5.10 Calculate destination load plans (3)
- 4.1.5.11 Manage partner load plan (1)
- 4.1.5.12 Manage cost of supply (3)
- 4.1.5.13 Manage capacity utilization (3)
- 4.1.5.3 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at destination (1)
- 4.1.6 Establish distribution planning constraints (6)
- 4.1.7 Review distribution planning policies (18)
- 4.1.8 Assess distribution planning performance (6)
- 4.1.9 Develop quality standards and procedures (2)
- 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies (70)
- 4.2 Procure materials and services (245)
- 4.2.1 Develop sourcing strategies (79)
- 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan (9)
- 4.2.1.2 Clarify purchasing requirements (3)
- 4.2.1.3 Develop inventory strategy (3)
- 4.2.1.4 Match needs to supply capabilities (4)
- 4.2.1.5 Analyze company's spend profile (4)
- 4.2.1.6 Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value (9)
- 4.2.1.7 Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities (17)
- 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan (9)
- 4.2.2 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts (40)
- 4.2.3 Order materials and services (15)
- 4.2.4 Appraise and develop suppliers (23)
- 4.2.1 Develop sourcing strategies (79)
- 5.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy (69)
- 5.2 Plan and manage customer service operations (70)
- 5.3 Measure and evaluate customer service operations (39)
- 6.1 Develop and manage human resources (HR) planning, policies, and strategies (379)
- 6.1.1 Develop human resources strategy (62)
- 6.1.2 Develop and implement human resources plans (205)
- 6.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy and market environment (4)
- 6.1.2.2 Plan employee resourcing requirements per unit/organization (4)
- 6.1.2.3 Develop compensation plan (2)
- 6.1.2.4 Develop succession plan (15)
- 6.1.2.5 Develop employee diversity plan (4)
- 6.1.2.6 Develop other HR programs (3)
- 6.1.2.8 Administer HR policies (9)
- 6.1.2.9 Plan employee benefits (10)
- 6.1.2.10 Develop strategy for HR systems/technologies/tools (1)
- 6.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy and market environment (4)
- 6.1.3 Monitor and update plans (32)
- 6.1.1 Develop human resources strategy (62)
- 7.1 Manage the business of information technology (77)
- 7.3 Manage business resiliency and risk (132)
- 7.4 Manage enterprise information (158)
- 12.1 Create and manage organizational performance strategy (1153)
- 12.2 Benchmark performance (537)
- 12.3 Develop enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability (2370)
- 12.3.1 Develop KM strategy (576)
- 12.3.1.1 Develop governance model (13)
- 12.3.1.2 Establish central KM core group (10)
- 12.3.1.3 Define roles and accountability of core group versus operating units (7)
- 12.3.1.4 Develop funding models (3)
- 12.3.1.5 Identify links to key initiatives (19)
- 12.3.1.6 Develop core KM methodologies (13)
- 12.3.1.7 Assess IT needs and engage IT function (18)
- 12.3.1.8 Develop training and communication plans (55)
- 12.3.1.10 Develop strategic measures and indicators (37)
- 12.3.1.9 Develop change management approaches (43)
- 12.3.1.1 Develop governance model (13)
- 12.3.2 Assess knowledge management capabilities (109)
- 12.3.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives (16)
- 12.3.2.2 Evaluate existing knowledge management approaches (37)
- 12.3.2.3 Identify gaps and needs (12)
- 12.3.2.4 Enhance/modify existing knowledge management approaches (17)
- 12.3.2.5 Develop new knowledge management approaches (18)
- 12.3.2.6 Implement new knowledge management approaches (4)
- 12.3.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives (16)
- 12.3.3 Identify and plan KM projects (333)
- 12.3.3.1 Identify strategic opportunities to apply KM approach(es) (43)
- 12.3.3.2 Identify KM requirements and objectives (6)
- 12.3.3.3 Assess culture and readiness for KM approach (22)
- 12.3.3.4 Identify appropriate KM methodologies (e.g., self-service, communities, transfer) (9)
- 12.3.3.5 Create business case and obtain funding (7)
- 12.3.3.6 Develop project measures and indicators (24)
- 12.3.3.1 Identify strategic opportunities to apply KM approach(es) (43)
- 12.3.4 Design and launch KM projects (718)
- 12.3.4.1 Design process for knowledge sharing, capture, and use (124)
- 12.3.4.2 Define roles and resources (30)
- 12.3.4.3 Identify specific IT requirements (56)
- 12.3.4.4 Create training and communication plans (66)
- 12.3.4.5 Develop change management plans (37)
- 12.3.4.6 Design recognition and reward approaches (20)
- 12.3.4.7 Design and plan launch of KM project (1)
- 12.3.4.8 Deploy the KM project (3)
- 12.3.4.1 Design process for knowledge sharing, capture, and use (124)
- 12.3.5 Manage the KM project life cycle (309)
- 12.3.1 Develop KM strategy (576)
- 12.4.1 Plan for change (145)
- 12.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology (9)
- 12.4.1.2 Assess readiness for change (5)
- 12.4.1.4 Engage/identify champion (5)
- 12.4.1.5 Form design team (6)
- 12.4.1.6 Define scope (6)
- 12.4.1.7 Understand current state (8)
- 12.4.1.8 Define future state (9)
- 12.4.1.10 Assess cultural issues (5)
- 12.4.1.11 Establish accountability for change management (2)
- 12.4.1.12 Identify barriers to change (8)
- 12.4.1.13 Determine change enablers (7)
- 12.4.1.14 Identify resources and develop measures (10)
- 12.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology (9)
- 12.4.2 Design the change (111)
- 12.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives (3)
- 12.4.2.2 Develop change management plans (8)
- 12.4.2.3 Develop training plan (7)
- 12.4.2.4 Develop communication plan (10)
- 12.4.2.5 Develop rewards/incentives plan (4)
- 12.4.2.6 Establish metrics (12)
- 12.4.2.7 Establish/clarify new roles (8)
- 12.4.2.8 Identify budget/roles (2)
- 12.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives (3)
- 12.4.3 Implement change (223)
- 12.4.4 Sustain improvement (84)
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- Distribution (14)
- Durable Goods (108)
- Education (Higher Education) (81)
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- Electronics (237)
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- Engineering (207)
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- Real Estate (7)
- Research Organization (31)
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- Retail/Catalog/Mail Order (178)
- Rubber & Plastics (83)
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- Semiconductors (23)
- Service (General) (174)
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- Software (137)
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- Telecommunication (133)
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