Unraveling the trends in business process management: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of management and business literature
Abstract
Purpose
This 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/approach
We 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.
Findings
Nearly 45% of the papers were published between 2018 and 2023, prominently featuring the Business Process Management Journal. The University of São Paulo and Queensland University of Technology were the most prolific institutions. Significant emerging trends identified include Strategic Management, Digital Transformation, and IoT. Author Röglinger was noted for the highest publication rate.
Research limitations/implications
The analysis was restricted to journal articles from one database, potentially overlooking insights from conferences, books, and other formats.
Practical implications
The 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 implications
Technological 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/value
This 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.
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Acknowledgements
Note: The author Silvia Dallavalle previously published under the name Silvia Inês Dallavalle de Pádua. All works published under the former name should be attributed to the same individual.
This work was supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) (grant #2021/14363-4) and National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPQ) (Grant #405977/2023-9).
Citation
Moreira, S.A.S. and Dallavalle, S. (2024), "Unraveling the trends in business process management: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of management and business literature", Business Process Management Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BPMJ-10-2023-0771
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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