PEX, The Process Excellence Network, is a great resource for articles and information on Lean Processes, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement, and many avenues to streamline business processes and thereby reducing costs and improving customer service.

PEX is a free global community for process professionals, business leaders and executives who want to improve their businesses through process and operational excellence. With a global membership of 90,000+, and a growing global portfolio of live events, webinars, and networking opportunities, their mission is to inspire and inform members with access to practical advice on business improvement tools, methodologies and technologies in order to achieve their business goals.

With numerous articles, videos, podcasts, white papers, blogs, and case studies by experts in your industry to select from, PEX offers a wealth of information for anyone looking to improve the way they do business. And in these tough economic times, taking a little time to look into and improve your business processes will probably result in significant savings.

Here’s a sample of articles you can find on the site:

10 easy steps to documenting your business procedures- by Craig Reid

Why random acts of improvement might be hazardous to your health – by Jeff Varney

The "Nexus of Forces" grips business – by Ian Gotts - The “perfect storm” of technology changes is coming together and will reshape every business on the planet. Is yours ready for it?

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