From my perspective and experience V & H M are used for different
purposes.
HM is used to define the process to be deployed, top down organisationally
free.
VM is used to determine & define the most appropriate deloyment method
For example a Bank defines the Current account application process, this HM
process is consistent and applied through out the organisation. However,
the localisation issues/process varies dependent on the environment,
capabilities, systems, etc. Ie. The deployment within Head Office/on-line
application will be different to the remote, mobile bank in the Highlands
of Scotland
Hope this clarifies
Mike Ward
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Dear Amir,
In our experience, the choice depends on what you wan to achieve in your
modelling.
Horizontal modelling of the end-to-end process allow you to see the
value creation flow and achieve process optimisation.
Vertical modelling allow you to harmonise the working practices in
different units.
You may use the sequence of horizontal modelling of selected unit to
define the best practice and then work out your whole organisation roll
out plan with vertical model.
The politics of the organisation has a major role to influence the
choice.
Hope this helps.
Fan.
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From: Amir Kashmiri [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 9:47 AM
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Subject: Horizontal OR Vertical Mapping ?
Hi Everyone,
During our current BPR project, we have difference of opinion within the
BPR team, how to map the process: horizontally or vertically.
By horizontal mapping, I mean to follow a process from begining till
end, as it is done in the individual business units. Different BUs,
products and services will have different process flows, though there
will be the common sub-processes like Quotation, PO, invoice etc. in
each process flow.
By verticle mapping, I mean to have a generic process (e.g. Offer,
Order, Service etc. ) and compile here all the variations of making
offers in the company, various products and services in one map.
The BPR books I have read, strongly propose to move away from functional
view and go on to a process view (rather the process flow) which cuts
across organisation boundaries.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask you experts, to have an
open discussion on the pros and cons of both the above mapping methods.
Regards,
Amir Kashmiri
Siemens Pte Ltd.
CIO Dept.
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