How to create a BPM application with Jotform Apps

Steps to create a BPM app with Jotform Apps

Consider the type of app you want to make
Build your own app or select your app template
Customize your app
Share it with your team

The objective of any business should be to provide the service or product its customers need better, faster, and with less overhead than it did the year before. But how can you accomplish that with so many moving parts and so much to keep track of?

Business process management (BPM) is the practice of improving business processes by modeling and analyzing existing processes to make them more efficient — and automate them, if possible. The value of this practice is that it requires companies to dive deep into how they run each phase of their business.

Over time, applying BPM practices to each area of the business can improve overall productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Here’s a look at how to create your own BPM application with Jotform Apps.

What a BPM application is all about

A BPM application is a tool you can apply to your business processes to manage, automate, and improve them. For example, if a business routinely takes reservations or makes a lot of appointments, BPM platforms can make that process more efficient in the hopes of increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

BPM considers each part of a business an asset, including the unique way the business runs. Analyzing the processes behind purchase orders, for example, can lead to solutions that help get important information to approval managers more quickly and accurately.

Over time, BPM has become increasingly focused on improving the customer experience instead of improving productivity and efficiency. You can use it for product ideation, for example, to optimize the way you make your products and create exactly what the consumer wants.

Ultimately, BPM is about continuously refining and developing your business processes, the same way you would maintain and build onto a property or a roster of employees, and BPM applications help you see those developments through.

Why businesses should use BPM applications

One clear benefit of BPM is that it shines a light on processes that might not get much attention otherwise. But there are other tangible benefits every business owner should know about when considering implementing BPM. For example, BPM applications and projects can realize productivity increases of 30–50 percent for clerical staff and 15–30 percent for knowledge workers.

Another way businesses can derive value from BPM applications is through technology. IT investments are more and more a make-or-break factor in running a business successfully, and practicing BPM is a way of tending to those investments.

Ultimately, one of the best reasons for a business to practice BPM is to foster change and growth. In one Gartner report, researchers found that when businesses have had to update their models due to emerging technologies and other factors, they are more agile and more likely to get what they want from the change. Also, change has a way of making a business more attuned to the needs of the consumer, and BPM applications can help make that happen.

How to supercharge BPM with Jotform Apps

When it’s time to apply BPM to your business, looking into third-party applications to automate your processes is an important step. No-code mobile app builder Jotform Apps is the perfect solution for businesses looking to take BPM to the next level — and the hundreds of free app templates to choose from can streamline the process.

Here’s how to get started with Jotform Apps:

1. Consider the type of app you want to make

Jotform Apps offers hundreds of app templates, so take the time to decide which business process you want to target with your app. For more information on the various processes you can improve through BPM applications, check out the business process management guide.

2. Build your own app or select your app template

After deciding what kind of app your business needs, there are a couple of ways to build with Jotform Apps: You can either start from scratch or use one of more than 800 free templates.

If you’re looking to save yourself the trouble of creating your app from the ground up, start sifting through the available app templates. You’ll find some for every aspect of your business, including Jotform’s 180-plus management app templates that can help track and manage the important details of your business right from your smartphone.

3. Customize your app

Once you’ve selected your template (or built the bare bones of your app, if you started from scratch), you can update each element of the app using a simple drag-and-drop interface. You can add your own branding and imagery to personalize your app further. You can also add new sections and elements to your liking, allowing your app to grow with your company’s needs.

Once you’ve built and customized your app to suit your needs, it’s time to share it with your team so they can access it anywhere using either mobile devices or PCs. You can share it via link, email, or QR code for them to download.

It’s easy to manage even the most complex business processes with the right BPM applications. With Jotform Apps, you can create and customize the perfect BPM application for you and your team.

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