Value Chain Group

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:49:35 GMT

Register as a site user here Gain free access to most sections of our web site with a valid email address. The VCG Business Process Transformation Framework (BPTF) provides robust reference dictionaries and methods that are tested and proven for the extended enterprise value network. The standard framework promotes consensus and helps drive continuous improvement and transformation of processes. The integrated process framework guides the modeling, design, and measurement of business performance by uniquely encompassing the plan, govern, and execute requirements for the design, product, and customer aspects of business. We believe in consensus-driven and non-proprietary, open source standards and seek the diversity of ideas provided by our constituents and partners as we share value network perspectives, strategies, and best practices. The Value Chain Group, Inc. (VCG) is a public...

Blogs

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:51:03 GMT

Welcome to the VCG blog spot! If you have a blog you would like to have linked here please send it to info@value-chain.org and VCG will post it as appropriate.

Measured Performance - Scott Stephens, Initiative for Global Performance

Product Value Management - Vasco Drecun, Collaborative Product Development Associates

Resources

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:44:47 GMT

The Value Chain Group, Inc strives to provide you with value chain resources.

Like the rest of the VCG web site, access to sections of this site has three levels: Anonymous, where anyone can access the information; Site Users, where you are asked to create a data record with a username and password to access some pages; and Members Only, where individuals of a dues paying organization may gain access via their individual username and password.

Technology Partners

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:07:12 GMT

Cordys BPMS delivers speed and control throughout the business process lifecycle, from design and execution to monitoring and improving. When combined with Cordys@Work, our unique, proven, and complete methodology for deploying BPM-based solutions, Cordys BPMS enables you to design your business process automation model in days, implement it in weeks, and make changes whenever necessary—reducing your implementation time by up to 80% compared to traditional stack vendors. Join Date: 21-Mar-08 iGrafx is a recognized leader of comprehensive Business Process Analysis (BPA) solutions. iGrafx BPA solutions help organizations document, analyze, improve, align, and manage processes and technologies that support, simplify, and automate their business operations. iGrafx solutions enable companies to achieve process excellence in a controlled, centralized and collaborative manner across functional boundaries, geographies, and levels of maturity. iGrafx is a division of Corel,...

VRM v3.0

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:01:59 GMT

VCG Framework | XRM | VLM | ICIM | SOA-IM The VCG is dedicated to bringing awareness to C-Level executives on the challenges, benefits, costs and return on investment of the Business Process & Technology Framework. Key to this strategy is identifying the internal champions and working with these people to influence upper management on the benefits. Process Managers, Development Managers, IT Managers and Internal Business Analysts are key change agents. The VRM is the cornerstone of the VCG Business Process Transformation Framework. The VRM: · Provides standardized language and relational connectivity for processes, activities and their dependencies throughout the entire Value Chain · Enables visual representation of the total Value Chain, or its domains · Provides the Roadmap linking Strategy to Operations to Tactics · Allows visualization of the performance(s) of the total Value Chain, or parts there of · ...

Jim Denney Biography

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:39:25 GMT

Jim Denney is a principal of Oliver Wight Americas, a global consulting and education firm. Jim’s specialty is providing consulting and education support to Oliver Wight clients to achieve Class A operational and business excellence by bringing specific expertise in the areas of business model requirements analysis, process redesign, and implementation.

As an experienced ERP program leader and systems integrator with large project responsibility for Oracle, SAP, and IFS engagements, he provides techno-functional consulting, education, and hands-on support as needed by the client to architect and integrate the systems and tools as part of the Proven Path methodology. This encompasses software evaluation and selection, implementation planning, and functional implementation oversight and project management.

Jim’s recent experience includes Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management and Commercial Manufacturing Practice, of ABeam Consulting, a global Asia-based consulting company. Prior to that, Jim was an Oliver Wight principal for six years working with clients who include LTV Steel, Reilly Industries, Merck PR, and Coca-Cola Canada. He also worked with Dell Computer as the Engagement Leader responsible for managing 16 Operations and Supply Chain Reengineering Strike Teams to achieve Class A operational excellence.

Among his many credentials and years of valuable experience, Jim has been a member of APICS for 36 years and holds a National Instructor Certificate. A graduate of the SAP Partner Academy, Jim was also president and founder of the Oracle (ASK/MAXCIM) ERP Software User Group. Jim has 25 years of experience with the Oliver Wight Proven Path methodologies and the ABCD Checklist to achieve operational excellence.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Texas, Dallas, and has a BSC in International Business Management. Jim was featured in Computerworld Magazine for best-of-breed full integration ERP implementation: IT walks the Factory Floor.

XRM

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:37:44 GMT

VCG Framework | VRM | VLM | ICIM | SOA-IM The VCG’s eXtensible Reference Model (XRM) provides a universal approach to normalized process dictionaries by offering our members a ‘clean slate’ framework in which proprietary process models may be captured and stored for reuse. As a neutral entity, the VCG acts as a resource for pre-engineered best practice frameworks and as a marketplace for others to discover and use these process dictionaries. A Translation Guideline is required in order for model exchange to take place. Please contact Scott Palmer at +1 412 487 2922 to find out more about this program. The Translation Guideline involves the concept of organizing proprietary content into the VCG Framework process reference taxonomy where each element appears only once and inherits its definition from the hierarchical position within that taxonomy. Following the Framework process reference taxonomy, we can define the class model for storing and managing the...

About the Value Chain Group, Inc

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:18:50 GMT

The Value Chain Group BPTF The VCG Business Process Transformation Framework provides robust reference dictionaries and methods that are tested and proven for the extended enterprise value network. The standard framework promotes consensus and helps drive continuous improvement and transformation of processes. The integrated process framework guides the modeling, design, and measurement of business performance by uniquely encompassing the plan, govern, and execute requirements for the design, product, and customer aspects of business. We believe in consensus-driven and non-proprietary, open source standards and seek the diversity of ideas provided by our constituents and partners as we share value network perspectives, strategies and best practices. Strategy The VCG is dedicated to bringing awareness to C-Level executives on the challenges, benefits, costs, and return on investment of the BPTF. Key to this strategy is identifying the internal champions and working with these...

Research

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:20:47 GMT

The Value Chain Group, Inc's Operations Sub-committee has identified the creation of a research arm of the VCG. This effort would be a complimentary effort to the development of VRM. This would deal with the extraction of fundamental issues related to enterprise integration and R&D roadmaps.

This effort is DRAFTED below for the first reading before the VCG Board of Advisors in Chandler, AZ on February 9, 2006.

A VCG Research Charter - Template is also availalbe for download below.

Please contact Chief Model Architect George Brown george.brown@value-chain.org to discuss research initiatives.

VCG - Training Options

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:32:02 GMT

The Value Chain Group, Inc. (VCG) is a global not for profit trade organization offering Training & Education on a regular basis. These events will be posted under the Events Calendar and notification will be sent to our Newsletter Subscribers. If you prefer, it is possible to schedule in house web meetings and on-site training. For more information email Scott Palmer, or call him at +1 412 487 2922. Here are brief descriptions of upcoming Education & Training events: VCG Workshop Business Process Transformation Framework & Methodology The Value Chain Group offers an on site two-day hands-on workshop where you will learn about a methodology for modeling and analyzing enterprise processes by applying a standard reference model to establish normalized process definitions that accelerate a shared understanding and consensus. The methodology, which has already been deployed at several leading Fortune 500 companies, has yielded significant improvements in development cycle...

EMEA Webpage

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:09:25 GMT

Welcome

Welcome to the Europe, Middle-East & Africa (EMEA) section of the Value Chain Group (VCG) Web-Site.

Late in April 05 the VCG board made the decision to structure Operations around 3 Global Chapters, of which EMEA is one.

The purpose of the EMEA web-site section is to give existing and potential members information about Chapter Specific issues in support of enhancing membership developments and satisfaction.

Chapter Developments

Collaboration is the key word for Chapter developments, and resources are currently being deployed to establish relationships with "partners" from Academia, Software Vendors and Consultant Companies.

As the Chapter develops it will be divided into regions with local management in each to address the Cultural and Language differences between countries. However, the Value Reference Model itself is not likely to be translated from English to country specific languages, as communication across borders will require a translation back to English anyhow. We will, however, do our best to meet the needs for having Presentation and Training Material available in country specific languages and will strive to have translation developed in the Glossary of the model.

Contact Information:

E-mail: scott.palmer@value-chain.org
Direct Phone: +1 412 487 2922

Asia - Pacific Webpage

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:08:43 GMT

Welcome Welcome to the Asia Pacific section of the Value Chain Group (VCG) Web-Site. Late in April 05 the VCG board made the decision to structure Operations around 3 Global Chapters, of which Asia Pacific is one. The purpose of the Asia Pacific web-site section is to give existing and potential members information about Chapter Specific issues in support of enhancing membership developments and satisfaction. Chapter Developments Collaboration is the key word for Chapter developments, and resources are currently being deployed to establish relationships with partners from Academia, Software Vendors, and Consultant Companies. As the Chapter develops, it will be divided into regions with local management in each to address the Cultural and Language differences between countries. However, the Value Reference Model itself is not likely to be translated from English to country specific languages, as communication across borders will require a translation back to English...

Americas Webpage

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:08:08 GMT

Welcome

Welcome to the Americas section of the Value Chain Group (VCG) Web-Site.

Late in April 05 the VCG board made the decision to structure Operations around 3 Global Chapters, of which Americas is one.

The purpose of the Americas web-site section is to give existing and potential members information about Chapter Specific issues in support of enhancing membership developments and satisfaction.

Chapter Developments

Collaboration is the key word for Chapter developments, and resources are currently being deployed to establish relationships with "partners" from Academia, Software Vendors, and Consultant Companies.

As the Chapter develops, it will be divided into regions with local management in each to address the Cultural and Language differences between countries. However, the Value Reference Model itself is not likely to be translated from English to country specific languages, as communication across borders will require a translation back to English anyhow. We will, however, do our best to meet the needs for having Presentation and Training Material available in country specific languages and will strive to have translation developed in the Glossary of the model.

Contact Information:

E-mail: scott.palmer@value-chain.org
Direct Phone: +1 412 487 2922

VCG ICIM Certification

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:41:17 GMT

The Value Chain Group BPTF The Value Chain Group’s Business Process Transformation Framework provides robust reference dictionaries and methods that are tested and proven for the extended enterprise value network. The standard framework promotes consensus and helps drive continuous improvement and transformation of processes. The integrated process framework guides the modeling, design, and measurement of business performance by uniquely encompassing the plan, govern and execute requirements for the design, product, and customer aspects of business. We believe in consensus-driven and non-proprietary, open source standards and seek the diversity of ideas provided by our constituents and partners as we share value network perspectives, strategies and best practices. Strategy The VCG is dedicated to bringing awareness to business executives on the challenges, benefits, costs and return on investment of the BPTF. Key to this strategy is identifying the internal champions and working...

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:03:40 GMT

The VRM Model Browser is available to all VCG Members.

Introduction to the Value Reference Model (VRM)sm

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:44:38 GMT

The VRMSM Program is Instituted to Support the Evolution of the Business Environment Value chain and value networks are being elevated to priority status. C-level Executives are receiving stakeholder pressure for complete process accountability together with horizontal integration of all the processes. Enterprise Architects need to establish model-based frameworks in order to provide the best possible value to the value chains customer. The Value Reference Model (VRM) supports the key issues and the gearing together of processes within and between the individual units of chains (networks) for the benefit of the following: Planning Governing Execution (information - financial - physical flows) with the objective to increase the performance (yield) of the total chain and support the ongoing evolution. The structure of the VRM model supports and enables corporations to integrate their three critical domains; Global Product Developments, Global Supply Network...

BPTF

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:21:28 GMT

VRM | XRM | VLM | ICIM | SOA-IM The Value Chain Group’s Business Process Transformation Framework provides robust reference dictionaries and methods that are tested and proven for the extended enterprise value chain. The standard framework promotes consensus and helps drive continuous improvement in processes. The integrated process framework guides modeling, design, and measurement of business performance by uniquely encompassing the plan, govern and execute requirements for the design, product, and customer aspects of business. We believe in a consensus-driven and non-proprietary, open source standard and seek the diversity of ideas provided by our constituents and partners as we share Value Chain perspectives, strategies and best practices. VRM - Value Reference Model An analytical model that establishes a classification scheme for business processes using a hierarchy of...

Value Chain Group Membership - Corporate or Individual

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:16:44 GMT

Click here to log in and/or find out if your company is already a Member The Value Chain Group, Inc. is a public Not-for-Profit Trade Association. The Value Chain Group supports businesses who seek to strategically optimize in the areas of agility, innovation and time to react to changing conditions in a global environment. To this end, the Value Reference Framework provides robust reference dictionaries and methods that are tested and proven for the extended enterprise value network. The standard framework promotes consensus and helps drive continuous improvement and transformation of processes. The integrated process framework guides the modeling, design, and measurement of business performance by uniquely encompassing the plan, govern and execute requirements for the design, product, and customer aspects of business. We believe in a consensus-driven and non-proprietary, open source standard and seek the diversity of ideas provided by our constituents and partners as...

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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:47:38 GMT

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VRM Change Control

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:36:08 GMT

The aim of the VRM change committee is to effectively integrate new methods, processes, and model elements to improve the VRM framework. The VRM change process is documented below with forms necessary to submit a change request.