Unraveling the trends in business process management: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of management and business literature

Autor(es)

Moreira, Sergio Adriany Santos ; Dallavalle, Silvia

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT JOURNAL; v. N/A, p. 23-pg., 2024-07-24.

Resumo

PurposeThis study aims to analyze international scientific production from 1960 to 2023 on business process management (BPM), highlighting the latest trends in BPM in the field of management and business during the 21st century.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted a bibliometric analysis of 729 BPM articles from management and business journals using the SCOPUS database and VOSviewer software to map the scholarly landscape.FindingsNearly 45% of the papers were published between 2018 and 2023, prominently featuring the Business Process Management Journal. The University of S & atilde;o Paulo and Queensland University of Technology were the most prolific institutions. Significant emerging trends identified include Strategic Management, Digital Transformation, and IoT. Author R & ouml;glinger was noted for the highest publication rate.Research limitations/implicationsThe analysis was restricted to journal articles from one database, potentially overlooking insights from conferences, books, and other formats.Practical implicationsThe study highlights the significant benefits of integrating technologies like Artificial Intelligence and IoT in BPM, improving operational efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation in adaptability and service personalization.Social implicationsTechnological advancements in BPM could enhance employment, require new skills, support a sustainable economy, and improve organizational transparency and service accessibility, bolstering corporate social responsibility and inclusion.Originality/valueThis research offers a unique overview of the integration of emerging technologies in BPM, shedding light on their strategic and social implications, and providing critical insights for optimizing processes and fostering business innovation. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 21/14363-4 - Gerenciamento de Processos de Negócio (BPM) em centros de pesquisa clínica: compreensão do relacionamento entre a cultura BPM, métodos BPM e desempenho de processos
• Beneficiário: Silvia Inês Dallavalle de Pádua
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular