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APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

International
vCross-Industry PCF version 7.4 (August 2024)
13 domains
72 controls

APQC's cross-industry Process Classification Framework, version 7.4: thirteen categories and 72 process groups that give organisations a shared vocabulary for their operating, management and support processes, for process management and benchmarking.

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APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 is a compliance framework from International with 13 domains and 72 controls. The largest domains are 9.0 Manage Financial Resources – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (11 controls), 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (9 controls), 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (8 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (13)

1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

4 controls
Controls in the 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 4 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::1.1Define the business concept and long-term vision (17040)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::1.2Develop business strategy (10015)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::1.3Develop and measure strategic initiatives (10016)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::1.4Develop and maintain business models (20944)

10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

4 controls
Controls in the 10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 4 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::10.1Plan and acquire assets (10937)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::10.2Design and construct assets (21575)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::10.3Maintain assets (19238)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::10.4Manage asset end-of-life (21576)

11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and Resiliency – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

4 controls
Controls in the 11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and Resiliency – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 4 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::11.1Manage enterprise risk (17060)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::11.2Manage compliance (17467)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::11.3Manage remediation efforts (11185)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::11.4Manage business resiliency (11216)

12.0 Manage External Relationships – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

5 controls
Controls in the 12.0 Manage External Relationships – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 5 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::12.1Build investor relationships (11010)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::12.2Manage government and industry relationships (11011)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::12.3Manage relations with board of directors (11012)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::12.4Manage legal and ethical issues (11013)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::12.5Manage public relations program (11014)

13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

9 controls
Controls in the 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 9 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.1Manage business processes (16378)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.2Manage portfolio, program, and project (16400)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.3Manage enterprise quality (17471)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.4Manage change (11074)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.5Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability (11073)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.6Measure and benchmark (21584)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.7Develop, manage, and deliver analytics (20959)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.8Manage environmental health and safety (EHS) (11179)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::13.9Manage sustainability (21588)

2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

3 controls
Controls in the 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 3 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::2.1Govern and manage product/service development program (19696)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::2.2Generate and define new product/service ideas (19698)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::2.3Develop products and services (10062)

3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

5 controls
Controls in the 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 5 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::3.1Understand markets, customers, and capabilities (10101)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::3.2Develop marketing strategy (10102)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::3.3Develop and manage marketing plans (20008)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::3.4Develop sales strategy (10103)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::3.5Develop and manage sales plans (10105)

4.0 Manage Supply Chain for Physical Products – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

4 controls
Controls in the 4.0 Manage Supply Chain for Physical Products – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 4 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::4.1Plan for and align supply chain resources (10215)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::4.2Procure materials and services (10216)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::4.3Produce/Assemble/Test product (10217)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::4.4Manage logistics and warehousing (10219)

5.0 Deliver Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

3 controls
Controls in the 5.0 Deliver Services – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 3 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::5.1Establish service delivery governance and strategies (20026)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::5.2Manage service delivery resources (20040)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::5.3Deliver service to customer (20058)

6.0 Manage Customer Service – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

5 controls
Controls in the 6.0 Manage Customer Service – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 5 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::6.1Develop customer service strategy (10378)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::6.2Plan and manage customer service contacts (10379)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::6.3Service products after sales (12658)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::6.4Manage product recalls and regulatory audits (20110)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::6.5Evaluate customer service operations and customer satisfacion (20595)

7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

8 controls
Controls in the 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 8 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.1Develop and manage human resources planning, policies, and strategies (17043)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.2Recruit, source, and select employees (10410)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.3Manage employee onboarding, training, and development (20599)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.4Manage employee relations (17052)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.5Reward and retain employees (10412)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.6Redeploy and retire employees (10413)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.7Manage employee information and analytics (17056)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::7.8Manage employee communication (21451)

8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

7 controls
Controls in the 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 7 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.1Develop and manage IT customer relationships (20608)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.2Develop and manage IT business strategy (20652)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.3Develop and manage IT resilience and risk (20706)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.4Manage information (20765)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.5Develop and manage services/solutions (20784)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.6Deploy services/solutions (20824)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::8.7Create and manage support services/solutions (20866)

9.0 Manage Financial Resources – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4

11 controls
Controls in the 9.0 Manage Financial Resources – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 domain of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4: 11 controls
CodeTitle
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.1Perform planning and management accounting (10728)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.10Manage international funds/consolidation (10737)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.11Perform global trade services (17059)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.2Perform revenue accounting (10729)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.3Perform general accounting and reporting (10730)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.4Manage fixed-asset project accounting (10731)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.5Process payroll (10732)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.6Process accounts payable and expense reimbursements (10733)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.7Manage treasury operations (10734)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.8Manage internal controls (10735)
apqc-process-classification-framework-pcf-cross-industry-7-4::9.9Manage taxes (10736)

What is APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 and who does it apply to?

APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 is a compliance framework from International with 13 domains and 72 controls. APQC's cross-industry Process Classification Framework, version 7.4: thirteen categories and 72 process groups that give organisations a shared vocabulary for their operating, management and support processes, for process management and benchmarking. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 actually require?

APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 has 72 controls organised across 13 domains. The largest domains are 9.0 Manage Financial Resources – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (11 controls), 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (9 controls), 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital – APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 (8 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF) Cross-Industry 7.4 do I already cover?

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